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Observer
Name
Kristen Y
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was cool!! Saw some red blinking lights and feared it was a plane crash, but it traveled too far for that to be true. We tried chasing it but it was fast! Once in a lifetime view though.
Location
Address
Lafayette, IN
Latitude
40° 25' 11.92'' N (40.419978°)
Longitude
86° 53' 57.23'' W (-86.899231°)
Elevation
166.360428m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-20 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-20 04:50 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
231°
Moving
Facing azimuth
353.92°
First azimuth
126.03°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
355.73°
Last elevation
4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing train with bright pieces
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Breaking up into several smaller lights
