| Observer |
|
Name |
Deborah M |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
This was the most fantastic, phenomenal celestial event we've ever experienced! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Garden City, MO |
|
Latitude |
38° 32' 52.69'' N (38.547969°)
|
|
Longitude |
94° 10' 33.93'' W (-94.176093°)
|
|
Elevation |
287.452m |
| 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 right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
256° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
75° |
|
First azimuth |
75° |
|
First elevation |
50° |
|
Last azimuth |
- |
|
Last elevation |
20° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-17 |
|
Color |
Blue, Green, Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
15° |
|
Remarks |
The fireball had a bright white, glowing train that included colors closer to the fireball itself |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The fireball seemed to break into two pieces as it got closer to the horizon |
