Reports Report 1324y (Event 1324-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1324-2023
Observer
NameTonye D
Experience Level1/5
RemarksFirst sighting of my life. Great experience.
Location
AddressCape Carteret, NC
Latitude34° 41' 45.5'' N (34.7°)
Longitude 77° 3' 2.8'' W (-77.05°)
Elevation6.4m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-02-28 19:35 EST
UT Date & Time2023-03-01 00:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle126°
Moving
Facing azimuth250°
First azimuth-
First elevation60°
Last azimuth250°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-22
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksAt the fireballs brightest display, the fireball went out like a flame, first a burst, then out. The sighting occured after sunset, a trail was not visible.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-