American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3262ux (Event 3262-2018)

Observer
Name Jamie H
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was walking back to my dorm with my dinner when I saw the fireball and I thought I was going to die while eating a subway sandwich. I made a wish (because that's what you're supposed to do with shooting stars) but only after I was safe and in my room. I asked around and a few of my friends saw it as well!
Location
Address Springfield, MO
Latitude 37° 12' 8.03'' N (37.20223°)
Longitude 93° 16' 43.41'' W (-93.278725°)
Elevation 406.952m
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 252°
Moving
Facing azimuth 0.73°
First azimuth 15.84°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 322.56°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -