Reports Report 8232a (Event 8232-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8232-2020
Observer
NameDustin L
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressBeaufort, NC
Latitude34° 43' 0.69'' N (34.72°)
Longitude 76° 39' 31.09'' W (-76.66°)
Elevation2.76m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-26 19:00 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-27 00:00 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth133.55°
First azimuth81.8°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth149.05°
Last elevation42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt Got Brighter Right At the end As It split Into Two pieces
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt split into two pieces one was brighter than the other, the pieces were different sizes the larger piece continued on the same trajectory, the smaller piece dropped down a few degrees and then both pieces disappeared.