Reports Report 5793d (Event 5793-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5793-2018
Observer
NameThomas L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWas admiring the moon and saw a very prominent fireball. It passed almost in front of the moon.
Location
AddressRaleigh, NC
Latitude35° 53' 32.68'' N (35.89°)
Longitude 78° 40' 43.35'' W (-78.68°)
Elevation137.9m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-26 22:39 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-27 03:39 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle203°
Moving
Facing azimuth63.66°
First azimuth82.65°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth41.09°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-