Reports Report 459e (Event 459-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 459-2018
Observer
Namekenneth B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI've seen one other similar event...probably 20 years ago, also as I drove along a highway. Unexpected, spectacular and exciting!
Location
AddressColumbia, SC
Latitude34° 4' 38.55'' N (34.08°)
Longitude 81° 9' 8.38'' W (-81.15°)
Elevation94.77m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-02-03 19:50 EST
UT Date & Time2018-02-04 00:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth129.16°
First azimuth34.37°
First elevation24°
Last azimuth102.28°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksElongated blue/white flame that ended in a clockwise quarter twist and flare up and out
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-