| Observer |
|
Name |
Charles U |
|
Experience Level |
5/5
|
|
Remarks |
I checked expert, but really just have a degree in astronomy. I was sober, and I'm an adult. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Kure Beach, NC |
|
Latitude |
33° 59' 36.69'' N (33.993524°)
|
|
Longitude |
77° 54' 25.9'' W (-77.907195°)
|
|
Elevation |
2.827m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-04-12 20:42 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-04-13 00:42 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
193.32° |
|
First azimuth |
257.75° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
116.75° |
|
Last elevation |
11° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
a whir sound.... or hiss.... it was louder than the crashing waves. |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
first one piece, then two and brightening overhead, then three pieces fading into the distance over ocean. |
