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Observer
Name
Margaret R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I had just stepped into my driveway and saw the flash streak through the sky over the tree line facing Southwest (toward Charlotte). It was very bright and only lasted a couple of seconds. It was larger than other "shooting stars" that I have seen in my lifetime.
Location
Address
Asheboro, NC
Latitude
35° 42' 46.53'' N (35.712926°)
Longitude
79° 55' 3.94'' W (-79.917762°)
Elevation
164.143m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-10 18:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-10 23:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
275.91°
First azimuth
276.35°
First elevation
41°
Last azimuth
281.42°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Light Blue, 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
-
