Reports Report 1420dc (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameWhitaker B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt went behind the trees and that's when we lost sight but it had lost a lot of altitude by the time it went behind the trees
Location
AddressUnicoi, TN
Latitude36° 11' 43.08'' N (36.2°)
Longitude 82° 14' 32.33'' W (-82.24°)
Elevation778.74m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:30 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:30 UT
Duration>60s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle250°
Moving
Facing azimuth208.67°
First azimuth219.13°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth124.41°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt had a big orangish explosion flash
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOnce the flash happened it broke into several smaller pieces but the main piece was still big and bright