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Observer
Name
David C
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was inside and it grabbed my attention by lighting up my room. I was still able to watch for a few seconds. Other locals reported seeing it on Facebook. I'm a nature photographer. This is the brightest meteor I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Clyde, NC
Latitude
35° 31' 7.39'' N (35.51872°)
Longitude
82° 55' 11.64'' W (-82.919899°)
Elevation
891.836304m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-07 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-11-08 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
346.91°
First azimuth
337.63°
First elevation
17°
Last azimuth
341.23°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing with sparks
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-