Reports Report 2916e (Event 2916-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2916-2022
Observer
NameGregg D
Experience Level3/5
RemarksLooked like a comet. Very long
Location
AddressNewport, WA
Latitude48° 4' 54.85'' N (48.08°)
Longitude 117° 6' 45.51'' W (-117.11°)
Elevation793.19m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-05-15 22:15 PDT
UT Date & Time2022-05-16 05:15 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle108°
Moving
Facing azimuth27.53°
First azimuth6.58°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth74.33°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorYellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration50s
Length30°
RemarksThe tail was solid until the end,it started breaking up. Went behind some clouds in the east. We noticed it in the north western sky. Longest tail I've ever seen.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe flash was a horizontal line.very long. As it went to the east it broke up and went vertical and then behind some clouds due east,just about at the horizon.