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Observer
Name
Laura M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was looking SSW from inside my home and saw a bright blue flash that lit up the sky approximately 3 times in quick succession. It reminded me of a winter lightning storm, but I didn't think our weather made that likely. I did not hear any noise with it.
Location
Address
Rochester, MN
Latitude
44° 0' 18.5'' N (44.005139°)
Longitude
92° 31' 21.78'' W (-92.522717°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
