This report has been linked to the following event: Event 803-2023
Observer
Name
Brandon E
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I've seen meteor showers and other events but for some reason this one looked different which lead me to look up possible explanations which landed me here. Hope it helps.
Location
Address
Hickory, NC
Latitude
35° 44' 36.07'' N (35.74°)
Longitude
81° 18' 51.31'' W (-81.31°)
Elevation
350.37m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-02-07 05:20 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-02-07 10:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
125°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
85°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
100°
Last elevation
48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I heard a weird off in the distance boom sound that I brushed off as maybe garbage trucks starting their pick up a few streets down shortly after I saw what I thought was a shooting star.
