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Observer
Name
Robert D
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was watching two military jets and the fireball appeared in their path (though obviously much, much higher, like 60 miles up!) and I suspect that the cockpit chatter from those two will mention the event.
Location
Address
Frisco, NC
Latitude
35° 15' 32.57'' N (35.259048°)
Longitude
75° 35' 40.22'' W (-75.594505°)
Elevation
4.131m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-05-01 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-05-02 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
284.7°
First azimuth
271.44°
First elevation
22°
Last azimuth
293.96°
Last elevation
23°
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
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-