I've observed meteor showers and the occasional shooting star but this one put them ALL to shame! Amazing site! My family and I were traveling down I-49 south-bound just north of Shreveport around 12-1AM when the fireball exploded down brilliantly through the cloud layer! We all saw it and immediately were taken back. It was definitely a once in a lifetime sight.
Location
Address
Belcher, LA
Latitude
32° 44' 48.24'' N (32.746733°)
Longitude
93° 52' 48.36'' W (-93.8801°)
Elevation
53.663m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-05-19 00:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2017-05-19 05:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
171°
Moving
Facing azimuth
1.9°
First azimuth
5.79°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
8.75°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Blue, Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
-
Remarks
Smokey, Glowing, Conical-shaped (widest at the object)
