Reports Report 4856j (Event 4856-2024)

Observer
Name Lisa S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks We were traveling East on W 500 N about 45 minutes from Lafayette IN when it appeared in our line of sight through our windshield. It was traveling East with us and at a slight angle toward the south. It disappeared after just a few seconds.
Location
Address , IN
Latitude 40° 29' 25.93'' N (40.490537°)
Longitude 87° 0' 24.72'' W (-87.006866°)
Elevation 214.497864m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-02 00:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-02 04:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 164°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 95.42°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 93.46°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -