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Observer
Name
Nathan S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
There was a flash that lit up the sky, followed by a 'sparking' fireball similar to a firework. I was driving with my windows closed and did not hear any sound.
Location
Address
Knoxville, TN
Latitude
35° 53' 7.77'' N (35.885492°)
Longitude
83° 56' 54.24'' W (-83.948399°)
Elevation
273.926025m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-30 01:14 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-30 05:14 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
99°
Moving
Facing azimuth
71.16°
First azimuth
52.11°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
91.46°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
