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Observer
Name
John H
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This meteor fell behind a thunderstorm that was about 50 miles east of my location. You can see in the photo that it is visible above the storm and through gaps in the storm.
Photo
Location
Address
Jasper, MO
Latitude
37° 20' 11.61'' N (37.336559°)
Longitude
94° 17' 23.59'' W (-94.289886°)
Elevation
291.498m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-20 21:58 CDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-21 02:58 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
160°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
309.95°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
