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Observer
Name
John S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
When it first caught my eye, thought it was an aircraft. The light was white. Was moving kind of slow. Watched as it went from my right to left dripping fragments. Didn't notice fragments until it was straight out from me. Looked pretty close. Then it disappeared.
Location
Address
Bonner Springs, KS
Latitude
39° 5' 43'' N (39.095278°)
Longitude
94° 52' 53.58'' W (-94.881551°)
Elevation
308.66684m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-31 05:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2021-12-31 11:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
265°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.13°
First azimuth
31.25°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
346.96°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
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
Yes
Remarks
Looked like dripping molten metal at tail.