Reports Report 5566fn (Event 5566-2019)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeff D |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | The trajectory of the meteor was nearly flat from my point of view. The initial observation and final observation points did not change elevation much (perhaps 10-15 degrees) |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Collins, MO |
| Latitude | 37° 57' 31.81'' N (37.958837°) |
| Longitude | 93° 37' 24.64'' W (-93.623512°) |
| Elevation | 279.424683m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2019-11-11 21:00 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2019-11-12 03:00 UT |
| Duration | ≈7.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 255° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 76.67° |
| First azimuth | 89.06° |
| First elevation | 27° |
| Last azimuth | 77.2° |
| Last elevation | 23° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -9 |
| Color | Light Blue |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 15° |
| Remarks | after initial ball disappeared the trail became orange, and dissipated as it traveled north. Like firework sparks |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | It appeared as if it were a firework, The initial flash I saw from the corner of my eye, blue in color. when I turned and faced it the second flash was longer and brighter, a white/blue color |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | The meteors final bright flash dissipated and a trail of orange/yellow sparks persisted for 2-3 seconds traveling in a northern direction, then dissipated. |