Observer |
Name |
andrew d |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
I have never seen anything like this is my 43 years! I actually had to ask my wife if she was seeing it too, because I thought I may be hallucinating! |
Location |
Address |
Fremont, NC |
Latitude |
35° 33' 23.91'' N (35.556642°)
|
Longitude |
77° 53' 38.22'' W (-77.893951°)
|
Elevation |
38.667m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-10-26 23:15 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-10-27 03:15 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down left to up right |
Descent Angle |
80° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
200° |
First azimuth |
279.24° |
First elevation |
45° |
Last azimuth |
132.09° |
Last elevation |
5° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
Color |
Blue, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
it flashed when it broke apart |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
saw what looked like 2 smaller pieces break off of one big piece |