It was an amazing sight. I’m happy I was able to see it and report what I saw to people who know more than me!
Location
Address
Medina, OH
Latitude
41° 6' 38.01'' N (41.11°)
Longitude
81° 47' 43.13'' W (-81.8°)
Elevation
312.13m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-09-30 06:25 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-09-30 10:25 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
241°
Moving
Facing azimuth
66.25°
First azimuth
101.09°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
81.63°
Last elevation
66°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
30°
Remarks
The train was glowing orange. It was in a straight line at first but squiggled as it burned out. I could see a smoke shadow of the train for a second or 2 after the glowing stopped.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright white light, lit up the ground like a close flash of lightening would.
