American Meteor Society

Reports Report 7540op (Event 7540-2021)

Observer
Name Cory M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks No
Location
Address Southport, NC
Latitude 33° 56' 37.33'' N (33.943703°)
Longitude 78° 3' 23.85'' W (-78.056625°)
Elevation 10.952952m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-11-10 21:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2021-11-11 02:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 250°
Moving
Facing azimuth 1.48°
First azimuth 3.49°
First elevation 71°
Last azimuth 354.7°
Last elevation 7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks It looked like fire behind it it was the brightest one I've ever seen it looked so close like I was waiting for sounds of impact. It was an awesome sight for sure . I was recording the space x shuttle and had just put my phone down.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It flashed 3 times and it looked like a hua fire ball with sparks behind it.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked like a bunch of small tiny pietces behind it.