Reports Report 6242d (Event 6242-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6242-2021
Observer
NameBrandon N
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI’d love to know what this was. It was by far the longest lasting meteor-like object I’ve ever seen.
Location
AddressKuna, ID
Latitude43° 29' 19.94'' N (43.49°)
Longitude 116° 25' 15.5'' W (-116.42°)
Elevation816.65m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-03 05:08 MDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-03 11:08 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down to up
Descent Angle-
Moving
Facing azimuth308.34°
First azimuth306.87°
First elevation56°
Last azimuth121.6°
Last elevation47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorLight Green, Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length10°
Remarkslasting seconds and separating into several smaller pieces in flight, each with its own trail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSolid object at first breaking apart into several pieces after approx 10 seconds