It was extremely bright light a roman candle or flare and extremely bright green. I was higher than the roof line looking west and traveled SW towards the horizon. Trees were blocking my view when I lost sight of it.
Location
Address
Wichita, KS
Latitude
37° 41' 16.12'' N (37.687811°)
Longitude
97° 15' 40.67'' W (-97.261298°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-03-23 21:20 CDT
UT Date & Time
2011-03-24 02:20 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
263.72033°
First azimuth
277.66967°
First elevation
42°
Last azimuth
221.13979°
Last elevation
12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
green sparkling w white t
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
I was in my car when I spotted it.
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
9s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing white train with what could have been smoke remnants. It was sparking, or breaking apart and the trail seemed to have sparks closer to the fireball.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
The fireball itself was two knuckles wide at arms length, it was bright green like a welders torch. Around the green fireball there was a bright white or yellow cast as it sparked and seemed to be possibly breaking off.
