This report has been linked to the following event: Event 794-2021
Observer
Name
Brandyn S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was a lot brighter and almost looked like the moon was poking out through the clouds before I realized it wasn’t the moon. The light dimmed and a trail was left before completely disappearing.
Location
Address
Cameron, NC
Latitude
35° 15' 34.89'' N (35.26°)
Longitude
79° 1' 16.51'' W (-79.02°)
Elevation
88.12m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-09 18:32 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-02-09 23:32 UT
Duration
≈45s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
305°
Moving
Facing azimuth
115.22°
First azimuth
122.86°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
121.29°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
10°
Remarks
It was a big ball of light that gradually diminished in intensity and just left what is seen in the photo before it quickly disappeared