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Observer
Name
Brittany
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
A white streak of light, similar to but larger than a shooting star, which changed to a brighter/larger green burst and faded into the sky. Absolutely amazing! Unlike anything we have yet to see.
Location
Address
Kannapolis, NC
Latitude
35° 29' 14.5'' N (35.487361°)
Longitude
80° 37' 18.24'' W (-80.621734°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-08-29 21:35 EDT
UT Date & Time
2012-08-30 01:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
186.57856°
First azimuth
194.66125°
First elevation
59°
Last azimuth
195.89241°
Last elevation
62°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Started as a white streak
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
15°
Remarks
A white train, which quickly faded
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
