American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2854f (Event 2854-2024)

Observer
Name Erik M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Video
Location
Address Charlotte, NC
Latitude 35° 19' 25.36'' N (35.32371°)
Longitude 80° 41' 25.04'' W (-80.690289°)
Elevation 203.167114m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-06-11 05:32 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-06-11 09:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 140°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 72°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 76°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
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 It seemed to break apart and flare up. at the end. Unfortunately you can't see it well in the video bc it is washed out by the day light.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I remember seeing about a ~1/5th of it break off on the bottom lead by another 1/20th of it and probably some other smaller pieces. It happened really quick.