Reports Report 3262ln (Event 3262-2018)

Observer
Name Spencer V
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Ellisville, MO
Latitude 38° 35' 52.58'' N (38.59794°)
Longitude 90° 35' 48.67'' W (-90.596853°)
Elevation 228.135m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-08-27 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time 2018-08-28 01:40 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 115°
Moving
Facing azimuth 270°
First azimuth 235°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 320°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 12°
Remarks Similar to a shooting star, but slower. Stayed visible for a longer time than a shooter star would normally appear
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks As it got closer to the tree line (horizon for my viewpoint) it broke into 2 pieces, then faded out