I've never see a train just like that. Had a distinct repetitive pattern. Also, the strong distinct red color of train, vs. white fireball was quite visually fascinating.
Location
Address
Downingtown, PA
Latitude
40° 0' 9.18'' N (40.002549°)
Longitude
75° 39' 17.41'' W (-75.654835°)
Elevation
151.546m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-06-05 00:05 EDT
UT Date & Time
2018-06-05 04:05 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
59.87°
First azimuth
52.46°
First elevation
63°
Last azimuth
54.73°
Last elevation
61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
40°
Remarks
Red in color. Appeared "wispy" and somewhat "wiggly" was wide, like a snakeskin laid flat. Fairly bright, then disappeared quickly.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A slight rapid brightening, and slight enlargement of glow, then quickly no light at all. Train persisted after for 3 to 4 seconds.
