Reports Report 4531ek (Event 4531-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4531-2018
Observer
NameHeidi M
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt first came into sight behind a cloud and it appeared as though the cloud lit up a bright blue and became brighter and brighter until it shot out from the cloud. It was phenomenal!
Location
AddressConway, AR
Latitude35° 1' 14.52'' N (35.02°)
Longitude 92° 24' 40.6'' W (-92.41°)
Elevation81.34m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-11-02 19:20 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-11-03 00:20 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle250°
Moving
Facing azimuth355°
First azimuth15°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth315°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorBlue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksGlowing after the flash
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksSimilar to a flash or explosion- kind of like a reverse firework
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like it made a “Y”