The most impressive meteor I have ever seen. It stayed intact (other than the 3 fragments) from horizon to horizon at approximately the same elevation.
Location
Address
Eden Prairie, MN
Latitude
44° 49' 54.07'' N (44.831687°)
Longitude
93° 29' 47.62'' W (-93.496561°)
Elevation
259.034912m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-02-22 22:18 CST
UT Date & Time
2014-02-23 04:18 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
351.19°
First azimuth
323.18°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
47.61°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Light Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
10°
Remarks
Continuous train, like a comet tail, the entire time I could see the object.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
3 pieces broke off and fell earthward during my viewing time.
