Reports Report 1420cg (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameKelly M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI watched the main meteor glowing orange travel out of sight heading NE after the fragmentation and then a low sonic boom around 90 seconds.
Location
AddressShelby, NC
Latitude35° 21' 57.39'' N (35.37°)
Longitude 81° 35' 44.07'' W (-81.6°)
Elevation286.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:30 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:30 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth165.35°
First azimuth17.75°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth17.7°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksOne sonic boom less 90 seconds after fireball broke up to our northeast and disappeared over the horizon.
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length20°
RemarksAs the fireball exploded it had smoke following the segments and faded out.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw the fireball just as it fragmented from my patio looking NE.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw the fireball just as it fragmented and saw at least 6 -8 wide trails.