Reports Report 3943d (Event 3943-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3943-2018
Observer
NameJoshua C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis initially looked like a nighttime paratrooper's flare. There is an Army base in the same direction, and I've seen their flares at night, but this was much brighter and very short-lived.
Location
AddressColumbus, GA
Latitude32° 32' 22.88'' N (32.54°)
Longitude 84° 57' 59.54'' W (-84.97°)
Elevation146.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-02 23:40 EDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-03 03:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle160°
Moving
Facing azimuth174.04°
First azimuth171.8°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth174.17°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-