Reports Report 8071ai (Event 8071-2024)

Observer
Name Elaine R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was absolutely gorgeous. The biggest one I’ve ever seen
Location
Address Hanson, KY
Latitude 37° 27' 36.26'' N (37.460072°)
Longitude 87° 28' 44.19'' W (-87.478941°)
Elevation 140.972168m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-21 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-21 23:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 107°
Moving
Facing azimuth 175.58°
First azimuth 152.16°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 197.16°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Yellow white
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It started then dimmed, then a bright explosion of light the quickly dimmed out
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -