Reports Report 6954a (Event 6954-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6954-2021
Observer
NameKathy C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI just looked up and saw a big ball of light turn on, sat there for a fraction of a second then takeoff in a straightline. There was no tail or train following. It just kept it's circle or sideways raindrop shape.
Location
AddressKnik-Fairview, AK
Latitude61° 31' 8.79'' N (61.52°)
Longitude 149° 32' 13.36'' W (-149.54°)
Elevation29.53m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-26 05:35 AKDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-26 13:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle89°
Moving
Facing azimuth316.39°
First azimuth313.1°
First elevation28°
Last azimuth12.49°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-