Reports Report 470t (Event 470-2026)

Observer
Name T s
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was a passenger in a car at the time. Time and location are my best estimations. It was very bright. An amazing sight.
Location
Address Clayton, NC
Latitude 35° 39' 24.08'' N (35.656688°)
Longitude 78° 28' 42.46'' W (-78.47846°)
Elevation 87.810677m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-19 01:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-19 06:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 110°
First azimuth 100°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 135°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Light Yellow
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 -