Reports Report 8097cl (Event 8097-2025)

Observer
Name Sheryl, Dave, Sarah B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks SB noticed it first then called DB &SB2 to see it. It lasted quite a while. Going the wrong direction for a launch.
Location
Address Lutz, FL
Latitude 28° 10' 28.98'' N (28.174717°)
Longitude 82° 27' 16.48'' W (-82.454578°)
Elevation 24.98378m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-11-08 06:22 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-11-08 11:22 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 104°
Moving
Facing azimuth 92.13°
First azimuth 73.74°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 99.91°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length 30°
Remarks irregular smoke trail with multiple puffs , appeared to be at least 2 sections
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks at least 2 fragments halfway through the trail