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Observer
Name
Dale B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It seemed to be moving horizontally at altitude in a direction nearly toward me. It seemed to be moving slowly for a fireball. It lasted about 5 seconds then disappeared, possibly with a little fragmentation.
Location
Address
Kingsport, TN
Latitude
36° 28' 21.47'' N (36.472631°)
Longitude
82° 33' 24'' W (-82.556666°)
Elevation
506.530457m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-12-24 20:02 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-12-25 01:02 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
188°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.71°
First azimuth
269.13°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
250.31°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
