I thought it was a really close plane at first until I looked properly and realized it was a giant bright flash that streaked across the sky and looked as if it exploded and faded within seconds. It was awesome!
Location
Address
Atlanta, GA
Latitude
33° 46' 49.65'' N (33.78°)
Longitude
84° 23' 16.69'' W (-84.39°)
Elevation
289.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-04-26 02:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-04-26 06:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
261°
Moving
Facing azimuth
79.83°
First azimuth
88.37°
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
66.65°
Last elevation
8°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a big bright streak through the sky and then looked like it exploded and faded away
