Reports Report 6257f (Event 6257-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6257-2020
Observer
NameJohn K
Experience Level1/5
RemarksTraveling Northwest West on I-75 Northbound at mile marker 348 Crossing about 10 degrees to the left of the highway. Significant light pollution no other stars noted. Likely very bright.
Location
AddressDalton, GA
Latitude34° 52' 31.11'' N (34.88°)
Longitude 85° 2' 38.08'' W (-85.04°)
Elevation283.62m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-03 19:28 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-04 00:28 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle202°
Moving
Facing azimuth311.58°
First azimuth311.29°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth291.1°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorBlue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksGreen, minimal flash but noticeably brighter
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks3-4 similarly colored fragments. Much shorter duration. Small amount of deflection (less then 5 degrees?) From initial direction.