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Observer
Name
Charlotte R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was the largest object I have ever seen falling to the ground! Bright, flaming, and moving extremely fast. I blinked and it had already disappeared behind the tree line.
Location
Address
Asheville, NC
Latitude
35° 35' 6.62'' N (35.585171°)
Longitude
82° 33' 57.56'' W (-82.56599°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-10-24 19:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-10-24 23:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
139.26093°
First azimuth
140.93838°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
115.57156°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White and Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
A rushing, sort of SHHH-ing sound. Very brief.
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
