It was a colossal sight!! My husband and I are very fortunate that we get to share this spectacular sighting together. Truly a once in a lifetime gift from Mother Nature.
Location
Address
Longview, WA
Latitude
46° 9' 8.62'' N (46.152394°)
Longitude
123° 0' 57.65'' W (-123.016014°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-10-28 21:00 PDT
UT Date & Time
2013-10-29 04:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Deep dark red, deep dark orange, and brightest white ever
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
The train streamed through the air with the darkness of smoke trailing right behind. It was something my husband and I have never ever seen. It was HUGE!!! And I got really scared for a second.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
An object was ascending with its flames for three seconds-hit the atmosphere and bursted with a two second trail of smoke and it was over.
