Reports Report 5038a (Event 5038-2017)

Observer
Name Jerry H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was one of the brightest, fastest, and biggest meteors I’ve ever seen in person.
Location
Address Picayune, MS
Latitude 30° 37' 2.64'' N (30.6174°)
Longitude 89° 44' 51.58'' W (-89.74766°)
Elevation 39.65m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-10 00:05 CST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-10 06:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color White blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks The smoke trail was dull white color.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -