Reports Report 3839i (Event 3839-2017)

Observer
Name Chris B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The duration of this event is especially remarkable to me. This was much more interesting and memorable than the recent total solar eclipse.
Location
Address Little Rock, AR
Latitude 34° 45' 19.47'' N (34.755407°)
Longitude 92° 20' 36.28'' W (-92.34341°)
Elevation 138.489m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-10-18 19:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2017-10-19 00:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 165°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 230°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright white flash trailing with fragments above and below red/orange when separate from the main fireball.