Reports Report 4188y (Event 4188-2022)

Observer
Name Thomas T
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There should be other reports of this. It was quite bright and colorful.
Location
Address Indianapolis, IN
Latitude 39° 47' 49.32'' N (39.797034°)
Longitude 86° 9' 42.85'' W (-86.161903°)
Elevation 216.294464m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-07-22 01:43 EDT
UT Date & Time 2022-07-22 05:43 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 318.88°
First azimuth 304.56°
First elevation 54°
Last azimuth 346.64°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -21
Color Pink, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Travelled slowly from west to NW, descending and getting brighter before separating into sparks and going out. View heavily obstructed by trees, but bright enough to cast moving shadows. Believed it was a helicopter with search light at first, but it was silent.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -