Very clear and cold night. Visibility was excellent. Object entered from SSE and exited to the NNW.Duration was less than a second. The elevation was around 60 or 70 degrees.Terminal flash was very bright for less than a second and fragmentation was brief but visible.I low thump sound was noted at the terminal flash. No delayed sounds were noted.Yellow/Orange Glowing train remained for nearly 5 seconds.
Location
Address
Youngsville, NC
Latitude
36° 3' 29.53'' N (36.06°)
Longitude
78° 27' 14.23'' W (-78.45°)
Elevation
90m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-12-25 20:12 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-12-26 01:12 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
282°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
125°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
15°
Last elevation
65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I woiuld describe the sound as a low thump.
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
35°
Remarks
The train was a thick glowing train that was visible for more than 3 seconds.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A bright white flash that last less than a second.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Slight fragmentation dispersed in less than a second.
