Reports Report 9579ln (Event 9579-2022)

Observer
Name Samantha K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I literally could not believe my eyes, even checked around me to rule out other possibilities and when my eyes returned to it, the fireball had descended closer to the horizon before finally disappearing into behind trees. I saw all of this occur from my car, driving eastbound on Hwy 268. It lasted between 4-6 seconds. Looked literally like a ball of yellow orange fire with an intense green glow. AMAZING once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Location
Address Pilot Mountain, NC
Latitude 36° 24' 9.57'' N (36.402659°)
Longitude 80° 26' 1.53'' W (-80.433757°)
Elevation 358.283997m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-12-01 19:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-12-02 00:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 113°
Moving
Facing azimuth 27.63°
First azimuth 328.93°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 333.44°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -