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Observer
Name
Michael M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Object flashed inconsistently briefly before burning a bright blue. Lost sight of object due to obstruction before it disappeared. Not sure if it lasted much longer or if there was a terminal flash.
Location
Address
Grassy Creek, NC
Latitude
36° 33' 2.35'' N (36.550654°)
Longitude
81° 21' 23.09'' W (-81.356413°)
Elevation
763.405m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-08-12 23:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-08-13 03:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
359°
Moving
Facing azimuth
82.48°
First azimuth
85.79°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
279.4°
Last elevation
85°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Blue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
7s
Length
10°
Remarks
Smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
