The intensity of the flash was so bright , it was as bright or brighter than a " near miss " lightning strike. I was momentarily blinded without looking directly at the flash.
Location
Address
Bastian, VA
Latitude
37° 7' 21.69'' N (37.122691°)
Longitude
81° 7' 16.65'' W (-81.121293°)
Elevation
821.067261m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-27 23:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 03:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
289.99°
First azimuth
293.29°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
288.74°
Last elevation
32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Purple, Pink
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
7°
Remarks
A glowing train that faded from purple pink to orange before it faded completely
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Saw a blinding flash that lit the interior of our car, looked up to see the trail as it faded
