Reports Report 8412fa (Event 8412-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8412-2022
Observer
NameGabriella S
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI was standing near a tree when I first saw the bright flash, so my initial view was slightly blocked by leaves. Because of this I am not positive of which direction it was going. But I think it was going from my right to my left (I was facing Main Street).
Location
AddressDurham, NH
Latitude43° 8' 16.2'' N (43.14°)
Longitude 70° 55' 58.31'' W (-70.93°)
Elevation21.11m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-08 19:40 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-09 00:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle267°
Moving
Facing azimuth229.4°
First azimuth199.35°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth228.84°
Last elevation43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length25°
RemarksIt looked like a smoke train, similar to the trail an airplane leaves during the day. After the flash, it looked someone drew a white line in the sky with chalk. It faded slowly and was gone after about 10-15 seconds. It was the shape of an eyelash, with the ends pointing down toward the horizon.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a very bright flash that caught my attention, like a very very big and bright star. It was quick and faded as the object projected.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-