Reports Report 4188y (Event 4188-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4188-2022
Observer
NameThomas T
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThere should be other reports of this. It was quite bright and colorful.
Location
AddressIndianapolis, IN
Latitude39° 47' 49.32'' N (39.8°)
Longitude 86° 9' 42.85'' W (-86.16°)
Elevation216.29m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-07-22 01:43 EDT
UT Date & Time2022-07-22 05:43 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle120°
Moving
Facing azimuth318.88°
First azimuth304.56°
First elevation54°
Last azimuth346.64°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-21
ColorPink, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksTravelled slowly from west to NW, descending and getting brighter before separating into sparks and going out. View heavily obstructed by trees, but bright enough to cast moving shadows. Believed it was a helicopter with search light at first, but it was silent.
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-