I have seen meteors before, but just as distant streaks through the sky. I have never had the opportunity to be close enough to see one break apart. Very cool!
Location
Address
Richland, MS
Latitude
32° 12' 13.26'' N (32.203682°)
Longitude
90° 8' 46.91'' W (-90.146365°)
Elevation
102.528412m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-11-11 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2015-11-11 23:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
258°
Moving
Facing azimuth
336.59°
First azimuth
351°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
324.99°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The flash of light was white compared to the blue light that it was before the flash & fragmentation occurred.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When the white flash occurred, I could see at least 3 dark chunks against the bright light, then it disappeared.
