Javascript Required
Observer
Name
Katherine K
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Have seen one other fireball in Charlotte in the early 2000's that was larger and bluish. This one tonight was further away but seemed smaller, lasted longer in its glowing and was a beautiful teal color!
Location
Address
Charlotte, NC
Latitude
35° 3' 4.85'' N (35.051347°)
Longitude
80° 46' 7.89'' W (-80.768858°)
Elevation
217.405014m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-05-13 21:09 EDT
UT Date & Time
2025-05-14 01:09 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
65°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
85°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Light Green with some blue; more like teal
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
