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Observer
Name
Douglas R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I hold a PhD in ecology and am a trained observer of nature; this was unusual in my experience, especially to be bright enough and traveling fast enough to attract our attention out the window while watching TV.
Location
Address
Raleigh, NC
Latitude
35° 50' 39.18'' N (35.844217°)
Longitude
78° 42' 32.43'' W (-78.709007°)
Elevation
100.37394m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-04-04 22:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-04-05 02:55 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
212°
Moving
Facing azimuth
120°
First azimuth
120°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
120°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Yellow
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
-