Reports Report 1420dl (Event 1420-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1420-2015
Observer
NameJohn B
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressLincolnton, NC
Latitude35° 28' 36.88'' N (35.48°)
Longitude 81° 14' 1.69'' W (-81.23°)
Elevation274.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-06-29 01:31 EDT
UT Date & Time2015-06-29 05:31 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle98°
Moving
Facing azimuth235.72°
First azimuth227.04°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth20.63°
Last elevation34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
Colorblue yellow orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarksbig flash and fragmented into at least 6 visible pieces
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksfragments faded halfway thru event while front fire ball continued and slowly went dark just above horizion