Reports Report 185d (Event 185-2023)

Observer
Name Michael S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Object appeared to have a flat trajectory heading south between Albany, GA and Ashburn, GA
Location
Address Ashburn, GA
Latitude 31° 42' 37.08'' N (31.710301°)
Longitude 83° 39' 45.15'' W (-83.662543°)
Elevation 121.488823m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-11 05:10 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 10:10 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 273.5°
First azimuth 296.81°
First elevation 15°
Last azimuth 252.19°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 10°
Remarks glowing orange train with smoke trail that continued from north to south
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -