Reports Report 1438dc (Event 1438-2013)

Observer
Name Cherie H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The most beautiful observation in the nighttime sky I have experienced in my life! Absolutely breathtaking and colorful!
Location
Address Advance, NC
Latitude 35° 51' 55.66'' N (35.865462°)
Longitude 80° 26' 30.14'' W (-80.441706°)
Elevation 237.260681m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-07-13 00:17 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-07-13 04:17 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 285°
First azimuth 285°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 285°
Last elevation 28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Blue, Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks After the glowing blue ball with orange tail came into my sight, a second or two later it disappeared after a bright flash that lit up the sky as if it were daytime.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -