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Observer
Name
Mike M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Was driving east on I-40, the next exit was 130. Have watched meteor showers and seen falling stars, but have never observed one that closely. It was very impressive.
Location
Address
El Reno, OK
Latitude
35° 30' 12.38'' N (35.503438°)
Longitude
97° 57' 44.88'' W (-97.962467°)
Elevation
430.865234m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-05-02 22:10 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-05-03 03:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
261.89°
First azimuth
51.57°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
63.88°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
yellow/orange turning blue to green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
appeared to be dark fragments breaking away
