From where I first saw the fireball, I took note that the train was in the constellation of Cassiopeia, if that helps any.
Location
Address
Union, MO
Latitude
38° 25' 21.72'' N (38.422699°)
Longitude
90° 56' 34.65'' W (-90.942958°)
Elevation
185.01738m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-11-18 05:29 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-11-18 11:29 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
247°
Moving
Facing azimuth
55°
First azimuth
340°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
330°
Last elevation
52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
15s
Length
15°
Remarks
the train was similar to the trail of fireworks as they are shot into the sky. the train eventually dimmed out and left what looked like a smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I was walking and looking at my dog so I was looking down. I saw the bright flash which caused me to look up. I saw the fireball and train. I watched the fireball until it disappeared. I watched the train until it faded away
