Reports Report 1556ad (Event 1556-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1556-2021
Observer
NameSarah G
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was very bright and unusual seeming and it was definitely not an airplane but thee was an airplane in the sky not far off.
Location
AddressPortland, OR
Latitude45° 30' 0.58'' N (45.5°)
Longitude 122° 34' 24.12'' W (-122.57°)
Elevation70.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-12 19:11 PST
UT Date & Time2021-03-13 03:11 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle92°
Moving
Facing azimuth210°
First azimuth208°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth235°
Last elevation47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange, Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length10°
RemarksThe train lasted a second and disappeared, the front of it glowed from white to yellow, to orange red as it faded, there also seemed to be done blue.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt flashed on then shot across the sky and faded
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-