Reports Report 6470dy (Event 6470-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6470-2021
Observer
NameEric H
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThe initial bright light lite up my backyard brighter than a full moon and stayed that way long enough for my wife and I to both see it.
Location
AddressStatesboro, GA
Latitude32° 21' 16.93'' N (32.35°)
Longitude 81° 45' 9.48'' W (-81.75°)
Elevation57.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-10 22:00 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-11 02:00 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle112°
Moving
Facing azimuth200°
First azimuth190°
First elevation41°
Last azimuth225°
Last elevation23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorLight Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length35°
Remarksglowing white and light blue that was relatively slow to disappear. maintained its color and brightness for a number of seconds.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarksthe bright light caused me to turn around and look at the light source
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-