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Observer
Name
Jason G
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was the first time I have ever seen such a large meteor. All I have seen are small streaks in the sky but this one looked almost like some type of firework that made no noise.
Location
Address
Fredericktown, MO
Latitude
37° 29' 29.56'' N (37.491545°)
Longitude
90° 17' 33.79'' W (-90.29272°)
Elevation
296.450256m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-01 19:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-02 01:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
3.37°
First azimuth
15.13°
First elevation
48°
Last azimuth
353.45°
Last elevation
41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like a trail of sparks.
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-