Probably the best event if the sort I've witnessed. I was traveling south bound on I-55 just outside of Cape Girardeau when it occurred. I did not hear any boom, but I'm sure I would have if I was outside of the vehicle.
Location
Address
Cape Girardeau, MO
Latitude
37° 11' 24.4'' N (37.190112°)
Longitude
89° 32' 13.84'' W (-89.537177°)
Elevation
111.64164m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-15 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-16 00:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
163°
Moving
Facing azimuth
149.41°
First azimuth
131.15°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
162.29°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
The event produced a brite orange train that lingered for a moment after fragmentation.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The event produced a train before breaking up into what appeared to be 4 - 5 pieces. The train remained momentarily afterwards. Total event time 1 - 2 seconds.
