This report has been linked to the following event: Event 234-2015
Observer
Name
Brian T
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was viewing Jupiter and some moons thru binoculars when I saw a red glow from outside my field of view. Not in eyepiece. At first thought neighbor launched fireworks or something. I looked to see the streak moving g quickly in straight line parallel to the horizon. It cast a shadow when it flashed.
Location
Address
Naples, FL
Latitude
26° 15' 51.61'' N (26.26°)
Longitude
81° 48' 27.93'' W (-81.81°)
Elevation
3.32m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-01-25 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2015-01-26 02:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
89°
Moving
Facing azimuth
82.17°
First azimuth
56.43°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
106.98°
Last elevation
57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Low level "poof" sound approx 45 seconds later.
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright red flash leaving trail of red glowing debris.
