There was still a good deal of light in the sky at the time if the sighting. I have enjoyed viewing meteor showers over the years and was shocked to see something like this with that much light left in the sky.
Location
Address
Knoxville, TN
Latitude
35° 54' 25.55'' N (35.907096°)
Longitude
83° 50' 21.18'' W (-83.839217°)
Elevation
290.21463m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-10-22 18:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2023-10-22 22:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
92°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280°
First azimuth
280°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Went from light yellow to hot white and at least two noticeable fragments broke loose to the rear of the main fire ball.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
At least two noticeable fragments broke loose to the rear of the main fire ball after it brightened.
