Reports Report 1438i (Event 1438-2022)

Observer
Name KATIE E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks We were driving, my fiancé saw it just at the end as it flashed and fizzled out. It was low enough and out in front of us enough that we didn't have to duck down to see it well through the windshield.
Location
Address Albion, IN
Latitude 41° 16' 51.04'' N (41.280844°)
Longitude 85° 26' 39.78'' W (-85.444384°)
Elevation 289.645477m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-03-02 06:12 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-03-02 11:12 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 43.44°
First azimuth 43.87°
First elevation 33°
Last azimuth 46.96°
Last elevation 24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length
Remarks The train has a strong white glow to it, could see debris towards the end of it fizzling out.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks As it was fizzling out there was a spray of debris and a quick blue flash.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks As it was fizzling out there was a spray of debris and a quick blue flash.