Reports Report 8516o (Event 8516-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8516-2021
Observer
NameBrent R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI frequently star gaze and this was by far the most brilliant that I have observed. Also, it was the most extreme vertical angle that I have witnessed. Basically 12-6. It was so brilliant and at such an extreme angle that I instinctively reacted by ducking anticipating some sort of audible and or physical shock wave however it didn’t produce anything.
Location
AddressCharleston, SC
Latitude32° 40' 18.65'' N (32.67°)
Longitude 79° 56' 25.23'' W (-79.94°)
Elevation4.13m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-03 01:15 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-03 06:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle176°
Moving
Facing azimuth3.24°
First azimuth3.29°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth4.29°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSingular bright white that quickly fragmented into 5-6 slightly dimmer yet still bright lights that seemed to vary in color. Possibly White, pink, blue. Happened extremely fast from first visibility to fragmentation to fully dissipated.