I was driving and observing how clear the darkening night sky was and the crescent moon. I estimate the flash occurred approximately 30deg north of the moon s apparent position
Location
Address
Clemmons, NC
Latitude
36° 1' 9.16'' N (36.019211°)
Longitude
80° 24' 14.69'' W (-80.404081°)
Elevation
230.886m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-10 18:55 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-10 23:55 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
284.38°
First azimuth
296.02°
First elevation
56°
Last azimuth
280.46°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
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
Yes
Remarks
a segment separated into the trail and glowed briefly as the larger light continued downwards toward the horizon
