Reports Report 4635da (Event 4635-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4635-2016
Observer
NameMichael G
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI'm just reporting I was looking east at Orion and saw the sky brightly light up, dim, and briefly light up again, within about a second. It was if there was a very large lightning strike many miles away. However, this was a clear cold evening. I checked NWS and there was no thunderstorm activity in the entire southeast. I did not see a fireball. The only explanation I can think of a big thunderstorm in the distance or a fireball exploding in the distance.
Location
AddressAshford, AL
Latitude31° 12' 54.94'' N (31.22°)
Longitude 85° 12' 58.14'' W (-85.22°)
Elevation73.8m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-11-21 22:30 CST
UT Date & Time2016-11-22 04:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down to up
Descent Angle-
Moving
Facing azimuth100°
First azimuth100°
First elevation10°
Last azimuth10°
Last elevation10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-