Reports Report 1609h (Event 1609-2021)

Observer
Name Justin J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was in awe. Stunned. Never seen anything like. I didn't want the moment to stop. There was another vehicle on the highway (a jeep) driving slow then slowing down. That's when I looked up to the left. I was traveling east on I540 when I saw it and pulled right over.
Location
Address Raleigh, NC
Latitude 35° 48' 29.41'' N (35.80817°)
Longitude 78° 30' 56.94'' W (-78.515817°)
Elevation 87.865868m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-14 06:05 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-14 11:05 UT
Duration >60s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 257°
Moving
Facing azimuth 83.61°
First azimuth 87.48°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 46.52°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length 99.99°
Remarks Looked like smoke that widened out
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -