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Observer
Name
Ericka J
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Before I noticed it, I saw a bright flashing and then was able to see the fire ball and it's tail. The main ball was white with the tail looking like sparklers with red and orange.
Location
Address
Hickory, NC
Latitude
35° 45' 4.44'' N (35.751234°)
Longitude
81° 18' 36.22'' W (-81.310062°)
Elevation
333.457886m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-30 01:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-30 05:15 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
261°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280.94°
First azimuth
302.43°
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
258.33°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Red, 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
-
