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Observer
Name
Christina K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
My not be important, but there was a multiple car accident on I 485-outter shortly after I saw the fireball. The accident occurred in the same direction that I saw the fireball when traveling on hwy 218 towards i485.
Location
Address
Mint Hill, NC
Latitude
35° 9' 21.66'' N (35.156016°)
Longitude
80° 33' 45.32'' W (-80.562589°)
Elevation
175.742172m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-09-23 06:28 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-09-23 10:28 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
196°
Moving
Facing azimuth
338.68°
First azimuth
337.33°
First elevation
8°
Last azimuth
338.75°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Blue, Dark Green, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing train, it was quick
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright white burst
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
