Reports Report 1420dh (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameMike B
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressChattanooga, TN
Latitude35° 1' 19.32'' N (35.02°)
Longitude 85° 20' 21.76'' W (-85.34°)
Elevation203.58m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle261°
Moving
Facing azimuth46.56°
First azimuth71.37°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth38.61°
Last elevation38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length10°
RemarksInitial glowing trail followed by visible smoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksMeteor broke up into several fragments that briefly burned individually. Possible explosion though not large.