This was on the same order as seeing the solar eclipse. Was outside on my deck to watch the sunset. This was visible in what was still full daylight. It lasted so long, and then breaking into pieces. Never seen anything like it.
Location
Address
Princeton, KS
Latitude
38° 30' 7.24'' N (38.502011°)
Longitude
95° 10' 28.71'' W (-95.174642°)
Elevation
296.548m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-08 20:41 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-09 01:41 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
92°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
340°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing train, white with slight blue-ish hue
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Saw it break into multiple pieces then lost sight (went behind a tree).
