Javascript Required
Observer
Name
Bridget R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Never seen anything like this. Initially thought it could have been a plane that might be crashing. A tree was in the way and ran to see it further but it was gone. Fortunately not a plane. Very bright
Location
Address
Reno, NV
Latitude
39° 30' 15.98'' N (39.504438°)
Longitude
119° 52' 9.93'' W (-119.869424°)
Elevation
1430.487549m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-09-26 19:15 PDT
UT Date & Time
2020-09-27 02:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
275°
Moving
Facing azimuth
310°
First azimuth
280°
First elevation
10°
Last azimuth
320°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Two segments of flash
