American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3262gs (Event 3262-2018)

Observer
Name Connie F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I could see a bright light in the sky off in the distance looked to be moving towards us, when it got closer we could see a burning tail and the bright light broke into two pieces (both with a burning tail). Once we could see the burning tail it lasted about 20 seconds then seem to just burn out.
Location
Address Lee's Summit, MO
Latitude 38° 56' 18.63'' N (38.938509°)
Longitude 94° 22' 39.64'' W (-94.377677°)
Elevation 310.632294m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-08-27 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2018-08-28 01:30 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 85°
Moving
Facing azimuth 95.38°
First azimuth 105.88°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 315.83°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color 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 No
Remarks -