Reports Report 6742by (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NameMichael A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe trajectory was 90 degrees to the horizon. It traveled straight down or away from me from my view point. One of the brightest meteors I have seen. Top 3 probably.
Location
AddressWatertown, TN
Latitude36° 6' 10.29'' N (36.1°)
Longitude 86° 11' 15.13'' W (-86.19°)
Elevation239.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 05:30 CST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:30 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle182°
Moving
Facing azimuth332.07°
First azimuth333.35°
First elevation70°
Last azimuth315.93°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-24
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length70°
RemarksLight bright embers and sparks
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLike it blew up in a flash. Got brighter at the end.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-