| Observer |
|
Name |
Thomas N |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
We think this may have been a plane crashing? Very concerning. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Durham, NC |
|
Latitude |
35° 56' 48.73'' N (35.946869°)
|
|
Longitude |
78° 57' 7.6'' W (-78.952112°)
|
|
Elevation |
106.778542m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2019-11-09 21:30 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2019-11-10 02:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈45s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
11.69° |
|
First azimuth |
13° |
|
First elevation |
23° |
|
Last azimuth |
348.1° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-22 |
|
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, 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 |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
One large piece fell towards the ground on fire as the rest moves horizontally |