| Observer |
|
Name |
Tim D |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
Event observed while driving, so location and orientation are approximate |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chapman, KS |
|
Latitude |
38° 59' 31.97'' N (38.992215°)
|
|
Longitude |
96° 58' 30.13'' W (-96.975035°)
|
|
Elevation |
354.066223m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2026-01-06 07:15 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2026-01-06 13:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
<1s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up to down |
|
Descent Angle |
180° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
50° |
|
First azimuth |
50° |
|
First elevation |
18° |
|
Last azimuth |
50° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-5 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Smoke trail, visually similar to a contrail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
