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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
-