Reports Report 3844b (Event 3844-2017)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3844-2017
Observer
NameMike C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was larger and closer and brighter than any event I've seen before which have been mainly "shooting stars". There was a very intense orange tail that was also very bright and clear to see.
Location
AddressCharleston, SC
Latitude32° 48' 15.65'' N (32.8°)
Longitude 80° 4' 56.27'' W (-80.08°)
Elevation3.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2017-10-18 21:15 EDT
UT Date & Time2017-10-19 01:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle158°
Moving
Facing azimuth339.28°
First azimuth301.29°
First elevation84°
Last azimuth345.67°
Last elevation78°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-