Reports Report 1438a (Event 1438-2023)

Observer
Name Ct B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Wilson, NC
Latitude 35° 44' 2.57'' N (35.734048°)
Longitude 77° 55' 17.36'' W (-77.921488°)
Elevation 41.87072m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-06 05:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-03-06 10:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 101°
Moving
Facing azimuth 33.33°
First azimuth 359.91°
First elevation 47°
Last azimuth 33.17°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke trail with slight glow
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks 1bright flash followed by a few much smaller flashes
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 1 distinct minor flash and very light second flash