I do have a photo of the train after a couple of minutes past the event. The photo doesnt do it justice, and by thay time it had already decreased somewhat in size and intensity.
Location
Address
Rochester, MN
Latitude
44° 1' 56.6'' N (44.032388°)
Longitude
92° 27' 13.54'' W (-92.453762°)
Elevation
297.926941m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-23 06:12 CDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-23 11:12 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
99.99s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing light blue train, faded after a few minutes
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Not noticeable fragmentation, but bright yellow flash midair
