[meteorite-list] Slow Moving Fireball Over North Carolina

[Ed Deckert]

Hi List,

I wanted to report on a personally witnessed, very slow-moving fireball over 
central North Carolina, USA.  The fireball - so bright that it illuminated 
the entire area as far as I could see.  Please believe me when I say that it 
was as bright as day outside!  Never before have I seen anything any 
brighter.

Explosions were not heard, nor were there any break-ups witnessed.  The 
fireball appeared first in the eastern sky, with a trajectory taking it 
almost perfectly west.  Color was a bright white, perhaps slightly 
yellowish.  I believe that I can say it was definitely not space junk.

Anyone have anything on their all-sky cameras?  Doppler reports?  Other 
sightings?  This thing was HUGE, and I doubt that I was the only one to 
witness it.  Although I have not heard anything on the local news channel. 
Very strange since they manage to report on ingrown toenails, and poison ivy 
rash inflicted on local residents.

If anyone can collaborate, it would be appreciated.  This has the potential 
to be something really big!

Many thanks,
Ed Deckert