Reports Report 2546d (Event 2546-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2546-2023
Observer
NameLindsay K
Experience Level4/5
RemarksIt was odd at first but the bursting flash of light was and then the trail was amazing!
Location
AddressBellingham, WA
Latitude48° 43' 6.39'' N (48.72°)
Longitude 122° 30' 25.23'' W (-122.51°)
Elevation6.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-11 00:26 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-11 07:26 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle225°
Moving
Facing azimuth225°
First azimuth-
First elevation50°
Last azimuth180°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-9
ColorRed and white and a little orange inside, then bright white then red as burst and faded
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length50°
RemarksLooked like a dim flash wobbling, then sudden red and a streak of white, then a bright bright white orb burst, with warm orange and then tailed into a red trail with some white
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksRed trail, bright white orb bursting and then a red trail
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt stayed stagnant and red for about 3 seconds, like an ember trail fading