Reports Report 5569f (Event 5569-2019)

Observer
Name Thomas N
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks We think this may have been a plane crashing? Very concerning.
Location
Address Durham, NC
Latitude 35° 56' 48.73'' N (35.946869°)
Longitude 78° 57' 7.6'' W (-78.952112°)
Elevation 106.778542m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-11-09 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2019-11-10 02:30 UT
Duration ≈45s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 11.69°
First azimuth 13°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 348.1°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks One large piece fell towards the ground on fire as the rest moves horizontally