Reports Report 2069ad (Event 2069-2012)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kenneth F |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | It was , unnerving, I have seen meteor showers before, this seemed very close, very low on the horizon and moving very fast, friend standing next to me is a combat veteran, he cringed and ducked as if expecting an explosion, said his first thought was missile... burned like a flare, very defined flickering, white with hints of very light blue. ..trail was the same make up bright seemed to fade 2 to 3 seconds behind. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Wentzville, MO |
| Latitude | 38° 48' 44.63'' N (38.812398°) |
| Longitude | 90° 47' 56.28'' W (-90.798968°) |
| Elevation | 180.484512m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2012-12-04 21:37 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2012-12-05 03:37 UT |
| Duration | ? |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From left to right |
| Descent Angle | 90° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 185.17° |
| First azimuth | 180.37° |
| First elevation | 19° |
| Last azimuth | 208.09° |
| Last elevation | 19° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -18 |
| Color | Light Blue, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 3s |
| Length | 20° |
| Remarks | bright white with hints of light blue flickering/sparkling. lasted several seconds, trailed 2-3 seconds behind the fast moving fireball , same colors as fireball... gave me goosebumps! |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |