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Observer
Name
Wes T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was so close and bright I immediately prepared for a huge explosion. I believe it was within 200’ of my position. It happened directly in front of me and exactly where I was looking.
Location
Address
Castle Hayne, NC
Latitude
34° 21' 51.23'' N (34.364231°)
Longitude
77° 53' 54.01'' W (-77.898335°)
Elevation
4.555205m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-02-07 23:31 EST
UT Date & Time
2026-02-08 04:31 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
222°
Moving
Facing azimuth
21.18°
First azimuth
47.09°
First elevation
31°
Last azimuth
8.25°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White, white yellow, blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
80°
Remarks
Fast moving long bright
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When it got close to the ground it had a flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
