Reports Report 2457l (Event 2457-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2457-2021
Observer
NameJohn H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was not like recurring meteor showers where the objects are as bright as a star and very quick moving. This was *much* brighter and larger, and a little slower moving. It was a classic fireball like you can find in videos all over the web. It was by far the biggest I've seen in my 57 years. It was cool! :-D
Location
AddressChuckey, TN
Latitude36° 21' 50.75'' N (36.36°)
Longitude 82° 41' 55.83'' W (-82.7°)
Elevation439.61m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-04-26 02:00 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-04-26 06:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle250°
Moving
Facing azimuth154.34°
First azimuth191.7°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth154.36°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorGreen, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksIt had a glowing tail following it as it burned up going through the atmosphere.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksI saw what looked like small bits becoming detached and burning/glowing independently quite quickly before disappearing. These were mostly bright flashes within the tail.