Reports Report 6164br (Event 6164-2019)

Observer
Name Bill E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have seen fireballs in the past and I like to look for them when I'm outside. At first this one seemed like a low flying plane speed, but it didn't blink, and when it fragmented, I was certain it wasn't a plane. I was driving in the car returning from a church event and my daughter also saw it.
Location
Address Dayton, TN
Latitude 35° 27' 20.86'' N (35.455794°)
Longitude 85° 3' 4.73'' W (-85.051313°)
Elevation 258.902954m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-12-04 20:25 EST
UT Date & Time 2019-12-05 01:25 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 92°
Moving
Facing azimuth 222.58°
First azimuth 200.57°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 243.58°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Possibly a hint of red or purple, it had a trailing spark for a split second just before burning out.
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 A tiny speck trailed behind the fireball for a split second just before it burned out.