One of the most spectacular meteors I\'ve seen in a long time. Its path was partially obscured by trees but its bright flash and emerald color at end were very impressive.
Location
Address
Brooklyn Center, MN
Latitude
45° 5' 5.19'' N (45.084775°)
Longitude
93° 20' 3.77'' W (-93.33438°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-09-14 21:01 CDT
UT Date & Time
2012-09-15 02:01 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
234.54772°
First azimuth
234.51442°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
262.28283°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
white with emerald green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The meteor was about magnitude -5 until it flashed to around -9 or -10 at its end, with bright white and emerald green colors clearly seen. Fragmentation uncertain as it went behind a tree near its end.
