Reports Report 8740a (Event 8740-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8740-2022
Observer
NameKAYLYNN G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI've seen a few metor shows and "shooting stars" but NEVER this large and bright
Location
AddressHuntsville, AL
Latitude34° 46' 48.63'' N (34.78°)
Longitude 86° 33' 48.73'' W (-86.56°)
Elevation226.01m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-13 20:40 CST
UT Date & Time2022-11-14 02:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle123°
Moving
Facing azimuth217.02°
First azimuth181.37°
First elevation27°
Last azimuth198.85°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe flash and fragmentation looked similar to a fizzling out sparkler. I seen several pieces of fragmentation but did not count. If I had to guess, around 5 or 6 pieces trailed and fizzled out before it disappeared