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Observer
Name
Eisa C
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
The fireball and train was traveling across the sky and away from me. The angle was difficult to share on my phone. It was my first time to see a fireball.
Location
Address
Jefferson, NC
Latitude
36° 24' 17.5'' N (36.404861°)
Longitude
81° 25' 32.12'' W (-81.425588°)
Elevation
856.918884m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-09-09 21:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-09-10 01:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
310°
Moving
Facing azimuth
310°
First azimuth
332.17°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
305°
Last elevation
49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
40°
Remarks
Glowing
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
