Reports Report 2481p (Event 2481-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2481-2023
Observer
NameDan T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI thought it looked like a rocket. Very straight line. Very fast. I'm an Air Force retired pilot. I've never seen a plane fly that fast. It was very bright with a tail that left no visible trail. Absolutely silent. It was brilliant. Very long tracking across the sky.
Location
AddressAlamogordo, NM
Latitude32° 51' 53.74'' N (32.86°)
Longitude 105° 56' 38.61'' W (-105.94°)
Elevation1358.1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-05 21:30 MDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-06 03:30 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle265°
Moving
Facing azimuth29.21°
First azimuth63.46°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth327.54°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-