Reports Report 2044e (Event 2044-2019)

Observer
Name Martin B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks i was surprised jow low it was. i could clearly make out undulations in the firewall surrounding the object and believe I saw flakes peeling off
Location
Address Charlotte, NC
Latitude 35° 9' 50.64'' N (35.164068°)
Longitude 80° 46' 44.36'' W (-80.77899°)
Elevation 216.697754m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-05-05 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-05-06 02:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 252°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 359.49°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 314.51°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks a low short boom. from a distance
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Slight flaking, steel blue