Reports Report 5250a (Event 5250-2021)

Observer
Name John H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks My wife had her back to the flash and was startled by how bright it was. Similar to a close by lightning flash.
Location
Address McCall, ID
Latitude 44° 51' 18.92'' N (44.855256°)
Longitude 116° 4' 17.35'' W (-116.071485°)
Elevation 1539.386719m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-08-31 22:15 MDT
UT Date & Time 2021-09-01 04:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 181°
Moving
Facing azimuth 186.21°
First azimuth 184.05°
First elevation 63°
Last azimuth 182.54°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 60°
Remarks Glowing, sparkling train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright and fast.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Seemed to spray out at the end of flash