Reports Report 6954a (Event 6954-2021)

Observer
Name Kathy C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I just looked up and saw a big ball of light turn on, sat there for a fraction of a second then takeoff in a straightline. There was no tail or train following. It just kept it's circle or sideways raindrop shape.
Location
Address Knik-Fairview, AK
Latitude 61° 31' 8.79'' N (61.519109°)
Longitude 149° 32' 13.36'' W (-149.537045°)
Elevation 29.534729m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-10-26 05:35 AKDT
UT Date & Time 2021-10-26 13:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 89°
Moving
Facing azimuth 316.39°
First azimuth 313.1°
First elevation 28°
Last azimuth 12.49°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -