Reports Report 630v (Event 630-2025)

Observer
Name Don M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I didn’t get to see the complete downward trajectory due to tree line and townhomes obstructing part of my view
Location
Address Charlotte, NC
Latitude 35° 7' 2.06'' N (35.11724°)
Longitude 80° 46' 46.93'' W (-80.779703°)
Elevation 190.602127m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-29 20:46 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-30 01:46 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 199°
Moving
Facing azimuth 69.44°
First azimuth 69.84°
First elevation 36°
Last azimuth 62.29°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color 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 Half the time I saw the moving light, it was one, then it split into two lights moving in slightly different downward directions