Reports Report 7981a (Event 7981-2021)

Observer
Name Dan B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was most definitely a late Leonid based upon trajectory.
Photo
Location
Address Albany, MO
Latitude 40° 14' 54.78'' N (40.248549°)
Longitude 94° 19' 11.28'' W (-94.3198°)
Elevation 277.519562m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-11-21 03:17 CST
UT Date & Time 2021-11-21 09:17 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 249°
Moving
Facing azimuth 7.06°
First azimuth 26°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color B&W Camera Used. No color ascertained.
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 99.99s
Length
Remarks The train lasted several minutes on camera that records stars down to 6th magnitude. The train morphed into a twisted rope and then slowly spread out and dissipated.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Not an abrupt flash. See image. I struggle with the definition of a terminal flash.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -