Reports Report 1625a (Event 1625-2011)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Samuel C |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | I saw a distinct orange red object moving from the area of the star Formalhaut towards Pollux and Castor at exactly 1830hrs on 12/31/11 in Charlotte NC. There was no sound, no tail that I can discern, and no nebulous glow. It was distinct and irregular-shaped in its borders, About the time it was approaching the over head point it began to diminish in intensity due to, I think, atmospheric haze as it moved away from Earth. It did seem to arc away, towards Pollux and Castor. There were several airplanes in the area at the time (I live about 15 miles from Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport). The one overhead at the time seemed to arc to the west of this object. A very interesting sight to see. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Charlotte, NC |
| Latitude | 35° 12' 55.25'' N (35.215348°) |
| Longitude | 80° 48' 47.33'' W (-80.813146°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2011-12-31 18:30 EST |
| UT Date & Time | 2011-12-31 23:30 UT |
| Duration | ≈10s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 47.6237° |
| First azimuth | 226.35274° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 72.12805° |
| Last elevation | 65° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -5 |
| Color | reddish-orange |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | -1s |
| Length | -1° |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |