Reports Report 1420ch (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameDavid R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy wife was with me as we witnessed the event. It reminded us of the space shuttle breakup on re-entry.
Location
AddressSevierville, TN
Latitude35° 51' 16.19'' N (35.85°)
Longitude 83° 31' 21.44'' W (-83.52°)
Elevation314.84m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:30 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:30 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle271°
Moving
Facing azimuth178.94°
First azimuth220.31°
First elevation36°
Last azimuth89.94°
Last elevation36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksMultiple fragmentation when first seen until it passed behind trees instead of a fireball, I witnessed 50-100 steaks all together. I lost the final seconds behind trees.