This is the brightest fireball that I've ever witnessed and the longest trail. That maybe due to it starting just above us. I thought it was going to impact. This is the second time this month that we've witnessed a fireball near this location. Aewesome!
Location
Address
Forest Lake, MN
Latitude
45° 15' 36.48'' N (45.260133°)
Longitude
92° 58' 52.22'' W (-92.981173°)
Elevation
277.046m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-20 23:01 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-21 04:01 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
350°
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
79°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
Giant glowing trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It just kept getting brighter. About the size of a dime at arms length out before it fizzled out.
