Possibly space debris re-entering atmosphere. However in the past I observed space debris and it was much more of an orange flaming re-entry. This was mostly a bright white followed by a small yellowish flame out.
Location
Address
Reno, NV
Latitude
39° 24' 7.07'' N (39.401964°)
Longitude
119° 42' 55.68'' W (-119.715468°)
Elevation
1453.959m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-02 22:19 PDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-03 05:19 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
123°
First azimuth
123°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
3°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2.5s
Length
15°
Remarks
started as thin trail then increased ti a larger brighter tail. Increased in brilliance up to disappearing over horizon.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Finished with large horizon wide flash that lit up entire night sky. No sound of impact.
