As close as they appeared really surprised me. When the one split, the second appeared to be the same size. Also I saw no dripping effect or casting off of pieces, just solid very long bright tails on both.
Location
Address
Independence, MO
Latitude
39° 6' 2.25'' N (39.100626°)
Longitude
94° 23' 9.37'' W (-94.385935°)
Elevation
281.687m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-27 20:35 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-28 01:35 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down right to up left
Descent Angle
291°
Moving
Facing azimuth
97.7°
First azimuth
115.77°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
60.78°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-27
Color
Orange, Yellow, ringed by black
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A low him
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
30s
Length
90°
Remarks
Glowing train. Same color as ball
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
First in my vision was one coming into view from the east/southeast. Then right over my house it split in two. Both appeared the same size
