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Observer
Name
Carolyn O
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Experience- have a degree in astrophysics but first time reporting a fireball. This was apparently larger and brighter and slightly longer lasting than the typical “shooting star” I have seen.
Location
Address
Cornelius, NC
Latitude
35° 28' 44.52'' N (35.479032°)
Longitude
80° 53' 42.78'' W (-80.895216°)
Elevation
245.432678m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-02 21:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-03 01:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
220°
Moving
Facing azimuth
217.12°
First azimuth
213.63°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
190.78°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
