American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2307zo (Event 2307-2018)

Observer
Name Frederick S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks very distinct memorable sighting
Location
Address Maryville, MO
Latitude 40° 19' 44.75'' N (40.329096°)
Longitude 94° 52' 26.67'' W (-94.874075°)
Elevation 345.484m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time 2018-07-09 01:40 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 89°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35.04°
First azimuth 13.11°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 69.05°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 4s
Length 40°
Remarks long distinct trails whitish color stood out in sky. still daylight the trail and fireball very bright, thought at first it was a fireworks, throwing off sparks. a bright yellow green.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I could see large sparks dropping from the fireball