Reports Report 7540mm (Event 7540-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7540-2021
Observer
NamePenny D
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThe sky was clear, the night was still & then we suddenly saw movement in the evening sky above us, we watched as it traveled through the sky. This was absolutely incredible! My husband & I witnessed it & were both completely in awe of what we had seen & also hearing the boom! It was incredible & something we will never forget!
Location
AddressAurora, NC
Latitude35° 17' 26.88'' N (35.29°)
Longitude 76° 52' 22.12'' W (-76.87°)
Elevation5.49m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-11-10 21:25 EST
UT Date & Time2021-11-11 02:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle48°
Moving
Facing azimuth286.53°
First azimuth113.46°
First elevation81°
Last azimuth296.19°
Last elevation41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorPurple, Orange, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationYes
Remarksapprox 2 minutes after seeing it, we heard sonic boom
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration15s
Length30°
Remarkssmoke like & dissipated slowly & lightened as it blew away
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarksfireball looked as though fireworks/fragments exploded from it.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkscolors flew & quickly disappeared