Reports Report 1641ax (Event 1641-2015)

Observer
Name Brian N
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I and others noticed this when a flash like lightning drew our attention to the sky. The two yellow spots were clear and then fadded quickly. The blue streaking trail was clear and thinner away from the yellow spots. The blue trails fadded from view quickly. It had been partly cloudy but was clear at the time of the event.
Location
Address Indianapolis, IN
Latitude 39° 58' 55.98'' N (39.982217°)
Longitude 86° 21' 9.22'' W (-86.35256°)
Elevation 282.985962m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-07-25 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2015-07-26 03:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 155°
Moving
Facing azimuth 298.42°
First azimuth 279.52°
First elevation 77°
Last azimuth 298.72°
Last elevation 73°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Blue, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 7s
Length 12°
Remarks Glowing blue, thin and thicker towards the terminal flash
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Two yellow spots at the end of a blue streak
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -