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Observer
Name
curt c
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Thought it was lightning at first but 0 clouds and very blue like the light from an arc welder. Lasted approx 2.3 seconds then nothing as though it never occurred. Roommate was with me and saw it as well.
Location
Address
Highlands, NC
Latitude
35° 4' 5.93'' N (35.068314°)
Longitude
83° 14' 18.84'' W (-83.238566°)
Elevation
1030.277222m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-05-24 02:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2015-05-24 06:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
99°
Moving
Facing azimuth
359.59°
First azimuth
358°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
0.27°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Blue
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
-
