Reports Report 9579bbg (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameGwen P
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was very big, about 1/4 the size of the moon.
Location
AddressLexington, NC
Latitude35° 51' 31.01'' N (35.86°)
Longitude 80° 15' 7.12'' W (-80.25°)
Elevation245.57m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down right to up left
Descent Angle294°
Moving
Facing azimuth343.13°
First azimuth348.78°
First elevation59°
Last azimuth6.55°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorGreen, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAs it got closer to the ground the tail broke up into tiny fragments like dust and it changed from a huge white ball with a streaming tail to a small bright green ball with a tail. It seemed to burn out as it was changing colors and falling to earth.