I may be off on thr trajectories and directions. But, I am quite sure this light in the sky was unique. It did not last long. It was very bright...and right at dusk...nit dark yet. Spectacular!!
Location
Address
Arden, NC
Latitude
35° 28' 5.44'' N (35.468178°)
Longitude
82° 29' 48.96'' W (-82.496933°)
Elevation
700.458m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-10-24 18:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-10-24 22:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
179.35°
First azimuth
187.33°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
189.95°
Last elevation
56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
This ine almost looked as though it was coming toward me. The trail was short ending in a large white flash. It took my breath away for a moment. Spe