Reports Report 8644aq (Event 8644-2025)

Observer
Name Tom H
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks The most incredible, jaw dropping fireball I have ever witnessed. I have reported quite a few over the years.
Location
Address Mount Pleasant, TN
Latitude 35° 34' 3.77'' N (35.567715°)
Longitude 87° 15' 33.56'' W (-87.259321°)
Elevation 280.96402m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-11-15 18:53 CST
UT Date & Time 2025-11-16 00:53 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 198°
Moving
Facing azimuth 200°
First azimuth 200°
First elevation 63°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks Shimmering, orange, glowing
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Kit the entire sky and land like it was noon for a fraction of a second
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks During the flash it broke into numerous pieces before fading