Reports Report 3418b (Event 3418-2024)

Observer
Name Thomas R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was mesmerizing and a bit scary. I’ve never seen anything like it.
Location
Address Jordan, MN
Latitude 44° 44' 20.39'' N (44.738998°)
Longitude 93° 35' 16.55'' W (-93.58793°)
Elevation 236.264313m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-11 23:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-12 04:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 251°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 45.74°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth -
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Light Blue and Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 12°
Remarks It seemed to fizzle out and the trail was the last to go out.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It kind of fizzled out like a sparkler.