Reports Report 2280i (Event 2280-2025)

Observer
Name Jean G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was very sunny out so it was surprising to see this bright, vibrant flash so clearly
Location
Address Homer, AK
Latitude 59° 37' 7.04'' N (59.618621°)
Longitude 151° 27' 27.32'' W (-151.457589°)
Elevation 0.997749m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-24 10:30 AKDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-24 18:30 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 235°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth -
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 55°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color White with red sparks
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks bright white flash with small red flashes
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks primarily white with a few red fragments