Reports Report 5307cg (Event 5307-2025)

Observer
Name Mike C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Was driving in my van heading north on Interstate-69 on way to work and saw a very bright meteor or object to the west of I-69 and north of Smith Valley Road (if Smith Valley Road) would continue west. Most likely over some of the sand/gravel pits towards the White River. Probably as bright as lightning strike. At most it lasted 5 seconds from time I saw first saw the light.
Location
Address Greenwood, IN
Latitude 39° 37' 16.69'' N (39.621304°)
Longitude 86° 14' 43.28'' W (-86.245356°)
Elevation 197.733826m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-25 05:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-25 09:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 144°
Moving
Facing azimuth 26.12°
First azimuth 328.8°
First elevation 58°
Last azimuth 30.6°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -