I was driving when I saw the meteor, so if it made sounds I probably wouldn't have heard it. It is very difficult to say how far away it was because it is a clear night. A friend of mine in another vehicle also saw the meteor as we were driving separate vehicles. I would really like to know more about this event if the data is available in the future. I wish you many clear nights.
Location
Address
Kingsport, TN
Latitude
36° 28' 21.96'' N (36.472768°)
Longitude
82° 30' 43.51'' W (-82.512087°)
Elevation
432.609711m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-23 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-23 23:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
White, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
A long thick trail of bright white and yellow trail that sparkled a little
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
As the brightness increased to flared a few times before it went out of sight. Since it was so dark I'm not certain if the termination was obscured or if that was the last of it. It certainly ended in a few extra bright flashes.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It seemed to have a few slightly divergent paths each of which flashed like little sparkles.
