The time was approx. between 3:40am and 4:30am. I've been watching meteors showers for 30 yrs & have never seen as bright as this before!
Location
Address
Cullowhee, NC
Latitude
35° 18' 36.02'' N (35.310006°)
Longitude
83° 7' 30.89'' W (-83.125247°)
Elevation
685.507141m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-10-22 04:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-10-22 08:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
280.09°
First azimuth
253.94°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
290.9°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
7s
Length
5°
Remarks
I do not understand the degree question so my answer may be all wrong. The trail seemed to glow initially, then dissipated slowly. I did not have a watch so am guessing at the 7 seconds.
