It was very unusual. My wife and I witnessed it together. In the excitement of Christmas we forgot about it until we discussed it today. Happy New Year. I know the area very well as I have traveled it many times in daylight in the past. Chuck and Joan Misterek
Location
Address
Vantage, WA
Latitude
46° 56' 31.57'' N (46.942103°)
Longitude
119° 58' 23.96'' W (-119.973321°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-12-23 18:40 PST
UT Date & Time
2011-12-24 02:40 UT
Duration
≈10s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
72.55034°
First azimuth
73.05267°
First elevation
80°
Last azimuth
72.3171°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
1
Color
Emerald Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
10s
Length
75°
Remarks
Bright Emerald Green Streak Moving Quickly nearly Vertically Downward. It appeared to hit at the base of the canyon wall at about the level of the debris field at the base of the cliff nearly parallel with the Bridge Deck or slightly north. It definitely was below the canyon ledge as the light continued as it fell below the rim of the canyon.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The Streak ended abruptly either at the surface or just above it.
