Reports Report 9418b (Event 9418-2021)

Observer
Name Naldo E
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have seen many fireballs drop, but this is the first time I hear it
Location
Address Fuquay-Varina, NC
Latitude 35° 37' 55.68'' N (35.632132°)
Longitude 78° 46' 43.54'' W (-78.778762°)
Elevation 128.171951m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-12-23 05:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2021-12-23 10:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 280°
First azimuth 280°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 280°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Like Luke Skywalker swinging his light saber for like only a second or a little less.
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Thin line of light for 2/3 duration followed by the larger flashing that lasted the last 1/3 of the total flashing duration
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -