It was such an incredible sight that I instantly knew it was something unique or special.
The streak looked almost like something sliced open the night sky
Location
Address
Knoxville, TN
Latitude
35° 55' 47.38'' N (35.929828°)
Longitude
84° 5' 9.81'' W (-84.086058°)
Elevation
278.364075m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-05 19:57 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-06 00:57 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
216°
Moving
Facing azimuth
194.95°
First azimuth
192.62°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
148.78°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
30°
Remarks
Bright glowing blue trail that slowly faded
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright orange flash toward the end of the trail towards horizon
