Reports Report 3898b (Event 3898-2026)

Observer
Name Atom S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving and don't believe I saw the beginning of the meteor tail. It was moving relatively slow and had an easily observable duration.
Location
Address Saint Clair, MO
Latitude 38° 22' 29.08'' N (38.374745°)
Longitude 90° 58' 51.81'' W (-90.981058°)
Elevation 218.353561m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-05-30 04:40 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-05-30 09:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 259°
Moving
Facing azimuth 264.29°
First azimuth 267.76°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 236.92°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks 3 large splits with a downward arch