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Observer
Name
nina b
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
There actually appeared to be a flame trail. It was large enough that I expected to hear a noise but there was no noise. I'm 62 and have only seen one other and it was at night. I was surprized to see something like that during daylight hours.
Location
Address
Smithfield, NC
Latitude
35° 29' 48.59'' N (35.49683°)
Longitude
78° 21' 21.24'' W (-78.3559°)
Elevation
44.548m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-08 18:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-08 22:00 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
27°
Moving
Facing azimuth
60.57°
First azimuth
69.66°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
42.92°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
as it passed behind trees I saw a flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
