Reports Report 195g (Event 195-2023)

Observer
Name Filip P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Flying an airplane from Windham airport. Taking off from runway with a magnetic heading of 268 degrees. I was at approximately 900 feet above sea level when witnessed.
Location
Address Windham, CT
Latitude 41° 44' 43.52'' N (41.745423°)
Longitude 72° 10' 31.25'' W (-72.175346°)
Elevation 72.374329m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-01-11 12:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-01-11 17:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 268°
First azimuth 240.74°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 290.19°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 30°
Remarks Trailing less bright train. Dissipated quickly
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -