Very interesting flash and train. Would like to know what it was.
Location
Address
Huron, SD
Latitude
44° 22' 13.25'' N (44.370346°)
Longitude
98° 19' 0.78'' W (-98.316883°)
Elevation
399.488739m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-06-26 23:23 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-06-27 04:23 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
270.59°
First azimuth
273.97°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
269.36°
Last elevation
47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
20s
Length
10°
Remarks
Bright Flash like a firework or lightning. Then we noticed the ball of light and a train following. Eventually the ball dissappeared, but the train could be seen for 15-30 seconds after.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright like a white firework or flash of lightning
