Reports Report 5441lc (Event 5441-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5441-2020
Observer
NameGORDON G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt was dark out and the initial flash was as bright as daylight for a split second.
Location
AddressCleveland Heights, OH
Latitude41° 32' 10.02'' N (41.54°)
Longitude 81° 32' 53.62'' W (-81.55°)
Elevation261.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-09-30 06:25 EDT
UT Date & Time2020-09-30 10:25 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle89°
Moving
Facing azimuth129.07°
First azimuth24.37°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth135.18°
Last elevation70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-27
ColorLight Green, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length5°
RemarksA glowing train that faded
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a bright flash like a flashbulb which caused me to look up where I saw a saw a yellow green ball leaving a trail and both faded to nothing after a couple of seconds
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-