I was first fearful that someone was launching an attack on the US, but I am glad that it seems to be a possible meteor instead!
Location
Address
, MN
Latitude
46° 14' 35.12'' N (46.243089°)
Longitude
95° 41' 27.53'' W (-95.690981°)
Elevation
416.17926m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-11-08 23:40 CST
UT Date & Time
2024-11-09 05:40 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
355°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I first thought there was an airplane flying overhead and looked up to see if there was one flying near. The sound was similar to a plane flying far off.
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
6s
Length
10°
Remarks
There was a faint glowing train that followed a few seconds after the bright flash vanished
