Reports Report 6837bk (Event 6837-2021)

Observer
Name Robert P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks This was the most memorable meteor/fireball I have ever seen - was right out in front of me in mu field of view as I drove south into Wayne NE. Made my day!
Location
Address Wayne, NE
Latitude 42° 20' 21.52'' N (42.33931°)
Longitude 97° 1' 4.38'' W (-97.017884°)
Elevation 473.860992m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-10-23 06:55 CST
UT Date & Time 2021-10-23 11:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 170°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 170°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks Was like a black streak - that I could see despite the darkness - although the sun was maybe glowing red over to the east
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Was like a ball and bright flash - so long string of meteor light - then flash - then black streak
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -