The 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
Address
Watertown, TN
Latitude
36° 6' 10.29'' N (36.1°)
Longitude
86° 11' 15.13'' W (-86.19°)
Elevation
239.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-11-18 05:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-11-18 11:30 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
332.07°
First azimuth
333.35°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
315.93°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
70°
Remarks
Light bright embers and sparks
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like it blew up in a flash. Got brighter at the end.
