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Observer
Name
Jim K
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was driving on dark state highway when fireball was observed. Had visual over open farm fields for five seconds. I have seen maybe four fireballs in my life and this was probably about the third brightest in my observations.
Location
Address
Iatan, MO
Latitude
39° 29' 20.85'' N (39.489124°)
Longitude
94° 59' 48.54'' W (-94.996818°)
Elevation
240.151031m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-12 18:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2021-12-13 00:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
222°
Moving
Facing azimuth
141.18°
First azimuth
154.51°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
143.76°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing trail
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
