Reports Report 5793ac (Event 5793-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5793-2018
Observer
NamePaul H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was one of the brightest fireballs I have ever seen, dropping almost vertically out of the sky passing directly by the rising moon. Much brighter than the moon.
Location
AddressChapel Hill, NC
Latitude35° 54' 21.73'' N (35.91°)
Longitude 79° 1' 14.98'' W (-79.02°)
Elevation92.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-26 22:38 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-27 03:38 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle186°
Moving
Facing azimuth78.46°
First azimuth78.78°
First elevation63°
Last azimuth78.45°
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-21
ColorVery Bright Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like some break up just before disappearing