I observe meteor showers and do astrophotography, and this was a very bright flash. The initail flash was above the cloud deck, then it exited the clouds and was clearly visible.
Location
Address
Irwin, PA
Latitude
40° 21' 5.86'' N (40.351627°)
Longitude
79° 41' 31.79'' W (-79.692164°)
Elevation
369.195709m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-09-30 06:23 EDT
UT Date & Time
2020-09-30 10:23 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
325°
Moving
Facing azimuth
325°
First azimuth
325°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
325°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
15°
Remarks
White initially then red before it went away
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was cloudy and the flash occurred above the clouds, but the trail was seen below the clouds. White when first visible and turned red
