Reports Report 898ap (Event 898-2011)

Observer
Name John N
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I had just stepped outside and there was a very bright blue flash of light. I did not see the origin of the flash which is why I was unable to provider further details as to origin, height, or pattern.
Location
Address Pierre, SD
Latitude 44° 24' 5.85'' N (44.401625°)
Longitude 100° 18' 3.42'' W (-100.300949°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-08-23 21:40 CDT
UT Date & Time 2011-08-24 02:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction -
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 176.30858°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation -1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Bright Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -