I have a minor in astrophysics. I deduce it could have not been anything other than a meteor coming in at that angle with that level of brightness.
I love the Universe!
Location
Address
franklin, WI
Latitude
42° 54' 29.7'' N (42.908251°)
Longitude
88° 1' 5.87'' W (-88.018297°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-24 21:20 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-25 02:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
several colors
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing train like a firework but brighter and longer. It was mesmerizing!
