Reports Report 996u (Event 996-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 996-2022
Observer
NameMike W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksMy wife saw it too.
Location
AddressApex, NC
Latitude35° 43' 38.66'' N (35.73°)
Longitude 78° 48' 59.29'' W (-78.82°)
Elevation126.15m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-02-09 18:45 EST
UT Date & Time2022-02-09 23:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle156°
Moving
Facing azimuth286.97°
First azimuth315.04°
First elevation11°
Last azimuth254.43°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorYellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw the fireball come through some trees, about 30 feet up at a steep angle. I could see the fire burning bright but the mass seemed flat. As it approaches the ground, it just disintegrated. I walked over to the area but did not see any ambers or smoke.