Reports Report 6153iw (Event 6153-2021)

Observer
Name Stephen A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Airport Operations Specialist at Huntsville International Airport (HSV). Also seen by ATC and aircraft taxiing for departure Rwy 18L. Traveled NW to SE.
Location
Address Huntsville, AL
Latitude 34° 38' 46.69'' N (34.646302°)
Longitude 86° 46' 12.16'' W (-86.770045°)
Elevation 185.471375m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-09-30 21:48 CDT
UT Date & Time 2021-10-01 02:48 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 349.6°
First azimuth 345.5°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 125.78°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 15s
Length 10°
Remarks Smoke type trail, white in color
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -