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Observer
Name
Kelly O
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The ball went from south to north at a low height. Seemed very large. Then split and continuedo a small distance before dissappearing. I was facing east when I saw it.
Location
Address
Tonganoxie, KS
Latitude
39° 3' 29.91'' N (39.058308°)
Longitude
95° 1' 2.26'' W (-95.017295°)
Elevation
267.932m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-27 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-28 01:30 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
83.3°
First azimuth
129.02°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
316.29°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
50°
Remarks
Glowing fairly long looked like a meteor tail
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It just split into two smaller balls
