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Observer
Name
Trevor A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Was driving west with my family when it flashed over town to the west. Only the fourth meteor I’ve seen in 20 years that was brighter than the city’s light pollution. First time reporting, only did after reading other accounts online for this week. Thanks.
Location
Address
Springfield, MO
Latitude
37° 10' 28.67'' N (37.174631°)
Longitude
93° 16' 35.77'' W (-93.276603°)
Elevation
402.813m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-05 18:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-06 00:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
338°
Moving
Facing azimuth
272.06°
First azimuth
272°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
272.69°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light Blue, Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
