Reports Report 251b (Event 251-2016)

Observer
Name Pete D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The angle of decent seemed particular sharp. I had pulled up to a traffic light driving South on Hwy 49 in Steele Creek when it came into view at the top of my windshield. It was bright and white and moved very quickly mostly downwards but in the general direction of Lake Wylie.
Location
Address -
Latitude 35° 6' 18.09'' N (35.105024°)
Longitude 80° 59' 0.47'' W (-80.983463°)
Elevation 178.149m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-01-21 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-01-22 01:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 240°
First azimuth 240°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 260°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -