American Meteor Society

Reports Report 6173cl (Event 6173-2020)

Observer
Name Christopher D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Alexandria, KY
Latitude 38° 55' 16.75'' N (38.921319°)
Longitude 84° 24' 5.04'' W (-84.401401°)
Elevation 210.766907m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-10-31 19:39 EDT
UT Date & Time 2020-10-31 23:39 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 250°
Moving
Facing azimuth 210°
First azimuth 210.72°
First elevation 59°
Last azimuth 182.29°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a flash of bright red/orange light (almost like strontium or calcium chloride.)
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There were approximately 7 distinct pieces that blew out and then looked to immediately fall straight down. (Not in line with the streak.) they disappeared approximately 1 second after the fragmentation