Reports Report 996w (Event 996-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 996-2022
Observer
NameZachary B
Experience Level1/5
RemarksOne of the most beautiful shooting stars I've ever seen.
Location
AddressSmithfield, NC
Latitude35° 31' 11.86'' N (35.52°)
Longitude 78° 29' 3.96'' W (-78.48°)
Elevation58.88m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle262°
Moving
Facing azimuth305.43°
First azimuth318.36°
First elevation44°
Last azimuth273.47°
Last elevation36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing at first, smoke after
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksPulsing flash throughout, several bright flashes
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLittle fragments left in the trail, yellow bits.