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 |