This report has been linked to the following event: Event 996-2022
Observer
Name
R B
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I initially thought it resembled a re-entry of satellite or other space "junk" especially because of small fragments - it seemed slightly slower that the meteors of a well known meteor shower
Location
Address
Fayetteville, NC
Latitude
35° 6' 34.45'' N (35.11°)
Longitude
78° 57' 41.64'' W (-78.96°)
Elevation
71.24m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-02-09 18:45 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-02-09 23:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
324.66°
First azimuth
323.81°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
295.51°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Yellow - i am colored blind so this may not be accurate
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
fragmentation with one or two very small fragments
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
fragmentation with one or two very small fragments
