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Observer
Name
James D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I didn't see the actual flash. I was turned away from the event, but there was a brilliant flash (I thought a street light had burst). When I turned around I saw the smoke trail which stayed illuminated for a brief period.
Location
Address
Topeka, KS
Latitude
39° 0' 13.34'' N (39.003705°)
Longitude
95° 45' 22.45'' W (-95.756237°)
Elevation
305.932m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-06 04:43 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-06 09:43 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
170°
Moving
Facing azimuth
25°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
25°
Last elevation
70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
3°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
