Reports Report 1981n (Event 1981-2015)

Observer
Name Will M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Lit up Cherry Springs State Park observation field!
Location
Address Coudersport, PA
Latitude 41° 39' 41.3'' N (41.661472°)
Longitude 77° 49' 26.51'' W (-77.82403°)
Elevation 704.691345m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-08-16 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2015-08-17 01:45 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 171°
Moving
Facing azimuth 189.34°
First azimuth 183.82°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 186.6°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Purple, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 0.5s
Length 30°
Remarks Green/purple parallel ion trails
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Lightning-like flash of white light
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -