Reports Report 789ae (Event 789-2026)

Observer
Name Chris B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was fortunate that it was right in front of me and my dash cam caught it.
Location
Address Knoxville, TN
Latitude 35° 59' 16.6'' N (35.987945°)
Longitude 83° 54' 19'' W (-83.905279°)
Elevation 308.322296m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-02 21:16 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-03 02:16 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 249.06°
First azimuth 237.62°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 252.94°
Last elevation 32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks it appeared to break apart. You can see it early in the video.