Reports Report 996o (Event 996-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 996-2022
Observer
NameJohn B
Experience Level3/5
Remarks55 years old, most impressive meteor I have witnessed.
Location
AddressMebane, NC
Latitude36° 5' 35.88'' N (36.09°)
Longitude 79° 12' 28.98'' W (-79.21°)
Elevation212.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-02-09 18:50 EST
UT Date & Time2022-02-09 23:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle179°
Moving
Facing azimuth187.59°
First azimuth-
First elevation90°
Last azimuth180°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLike it fizzled out before it disappeared
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSparkles before it ended