Reports Report 8011v (Event 8011-2024)

Observer
Name Michael M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving my car when I saw this, which is why I cannot say if it was close enough to make noise. It looked to be over Mt. Baker national Forest somewhere.
Location
Address Lynden, WA
Latitude 48° 56' 6.54'' N (48.935149°)
Longitude 122° 33' 43.25'' W (-122.562015°)
Elevation 22.678143m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-18 23:44 PST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-19 07:44 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 130°
Moving
Facing azimuth 102.83°
First azimuth 75.38°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 150.53°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 25°
Remarks Bright blue, white, and it moves fast, the whole tail was pulsing brightly for a second
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -