| Observer |
|
Name |
Hugh H |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
We saw the fireball while observing the comet. It fragmented into pieces that also burned up. |
| Photo |
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| Video |
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| Location |
|
Address |
Apex, NC |
|
Latitude |
35° 44' 18.22'' N (35.738394°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 54' 33.51'' W (-78.909307°)
|
|
Elevation |
91.095657m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2024-10-17 20:30 EDT
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|
UT Date & Time |
2024-10-18 00:30 UT
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|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
213° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
245° |
|
First azimuth |
255° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
250° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1s |
|
Length |
5° |
|
Remarks |
glowing train |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
fragments falling off and glowing |
