It came out of no where and I was very suprised to see it happen sideways. I know I wasn't the only one to have seen it. as I received calls on it from friends in the county.
Location
Address
Saint Charles, MO
Latitude
38° 47' 49.95'' N (38.797209°)
Longitude
90° 32' 7.64'' W (-90.535455°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-09-29 20:20 CDT
UT Date & Time
2011-09-30 01:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
1.30195°
First azimuth
1.50743°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
green/blue-mostly green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
-1°
Remarks
Long and Bright.looked exactly like a sideways flare gun. Also the same size as one or a fire work. A very spectacular one!
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A slight one at the end and beginning.Like it just appeared!