Reports Report 1609f (Event 1609-2021)

Observer
Name Tyler W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I heard a low rumbling sound as object passed, but assumed it was from a nearby train track and ignored it. After the object dissipated I realized there was no train.
Location
Address Melbourne, FL
Latitude 28° 10' 19.47'' N (28.172076°)
Longitude 80° 39' 2.11'' W (-80.650585°)
Elevation 6.699087m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-14 06:04 EDT
UT Date & Time 2021-03-14 11:04 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 81°
Moving
Facing azimuth 77.12°
First azimuth 30.64°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 80.58°
Last elevation 48°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length
Remarks Bright orange comet shape that traveled with the horizon, before turning sharply away from me and dissipating. After image persisted for several seconds after disappearance.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -