Reports Report 1511cc (Event 1511-2014)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | C J |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | I was traveling on hwy 117 north. I quickly checked my compass and saw I was traveling Northeast. Because I was driving and the sounds of the car, etc. I do not know if any sounds were associated with the fireball. I was just before an intersection with a sign that stated Dudley. This fireball was very large, bright, low to the ground and close. It was a solid 2 seconds. It was much brighter than a full moon, but not as bright as the sun. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Dudley, NC |
| Latitude | 35° 9' 27.78'' N (35.157716°) |
| Longitude | 78° 6' 39.5'' W (-78.110972°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2014-07-17 22:17 EDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2014-07-18 02:17 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 45° |
| First azimuth | 45° |
| First elevation | 20° |
| Last azimuth | 45° |
| Last elevation | 10° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -20 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | It was extremely bright and close. It fell quickly below tree line and there was an immediate bright flash. My first instinct was something had exploded or more light or fire would ensue, but I saw nothing else result from flash. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |