Reports Report 9418b (Event 9418-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9418-2021
Observer
NameNaldo E
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI have seen many fireballs drop, but this is the first time I hear it
Location
AddressFuquay-Varina, NC
Latitude35° 37' 55.68'' N (35.63°)
Longitude 78° 46' 43.54'' W (-78.78°)
Elevation128.17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-23 05:00 EST
UT Date & Time2021-12-23 10:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth280°
First azimuth280°
First elevation33°
Last azimuth280°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationYes
RemarksLike Luke Skywalker swinging his light saber for like only a second or a little less.
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThin line of light for 2/3 duration followed by the larger flashing that lasted the last 1/3 of the total flashing duration
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-