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Observer
Name
Richelle R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was not far off in the distance like a falling star. It definitely looked like some object burning as it entered the atmosphere, but was quite close, just above the tree line when it ended.
Location
Address
Apex, NC
Latitude
35° 44' 27.5'' N (35.740971°)
Longitude
78° 48' 26.33'' W (-78.807313°)
Elevation
110.95623m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-02-17 20:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2020-02-18 01:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
118°
Moving
Facing azimuth
285.06°
First azimuth
270.86°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
276.51°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-