Reports Report 5303g (Event 5303-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5303-2016
Observer
NameCarol T
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was the brightest and longest fireball I have ever observed.
Location
AddressNorth Topsail Beach, NC
Latitude34° 27' 44.36'' N (34.46°)
Longitude 77° 28' 55.4'' W (-77.48°)
Elevation2.31m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-24 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time2016-12-25 03:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle209°
Moving
Facing azimuth176.1°
First azimuth185.94°
First elevation46°
Last azimuth164.21°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length10°
Remarksglowing train
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-