I was outside thinking I might see the Spacex launch tonight. The timing of this event and Spacex were almost synchronized but I did not see Spacex. I have seen shooting stars before but nothing ever this bright.
Location
Address
Apex, NC
Latitude
35° 44' 3.91'' N (35.73°)
Longitude
78° 52' 50.26'' W (-78.88°)
Elevation
107.64m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-11-10 21:11 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-11-11 02:11 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
209°
Moving
Facing azimuth
118.07°
First azimuth
130°
First elevation
68°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Green with orange tail. Similar a single firework but there was no detonation and there was only 1. Very bright to light the yard
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
40°
Remarks
Train was similar to fireworks being shot up but this was headed towards earth. Tail was orange in color that sparked off as if it was burning up
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like the trail of fireworks except this was head toward earth and originated from the sky
