Reports Report 5441gv (Event 5441-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5441-2020
Observer
NameJoseph M
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressParkersburg, WV
Latitude39° 2' 55.63'' N (39.05°)
Longitude 81° 35' 41.54'' W (-81.59°)
Elevation218.01m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-09-30 06:26 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-09-30 10:26 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle185°
Moving
Facing azimuth331.41°
First azimuth342.1°
First elevation77°
Last azimuth348.82°
Last elevation65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorPurple, Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI thought it was lightning at first until I saw the tail and the colors.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-