| Observer |
|
Name |
David A |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
We were driving south on Hwy 169 when we saw the object traveling horizontal with the horizon. Brightest object I have ever seen in the daylight |
| Location |
|
Address |
Grand Rapids, MN |
|
Latitude |
45° 27' 9.89'' N (45.452746°)
|
|
Longitude |
93° 35' 0.04'' W (-93.583344°)
|
|
Elevation |
295m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-07-09 01:40 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
265° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
180° |
|
First azimuth |
180° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
90° |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
Light Blue |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
30° |
|
Remarks |
Train was visible but quickly disappeared as the sun was starting to set. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Large "sparks" were exiting the head |
