Reports Report 8342aq (Event 8342-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8342-2022
Observer
NameMatt W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI have seen events like this before in the past, but not many. They are pretty rare in my experience.
Location
AddressLincolnton, NC
Latitude35° 27' 23.57'' N (35.46°)
Longitude 81° 13' 7.9'' W (-81.22°)
Elevation280.33m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-08 06:03 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-08 11:03 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle108°
Moving
Facing azimuth350°
First azimuth350°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth355°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksThe initial appearance was a bright ball followed by an explosion with sparks showering down, then a small ball continued as a streak a short distance past that before it burned out.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter the initial explosion there were sparks showering down. It was almost like a firework, but obviously not a firework.