I have seen this same thing when I was a child ironically in the same square mile I am now. So if it is once in a lifetime. I feel lucky. And the timing could not be better.
Location
Address
Lawrence, KS
Latitude
38° 56' 53.35'' N (38.948153°)
Longitude
95° 13' 6.15'' W (-95.218376°)
Elevation
266.549164m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-08-18 20:51 CDT
UT Date & Time
2022-08-19 01:51 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
290°
First azimuth
280°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
310°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
3 smaller pieces broke off during its path just after a small explosion of brightness.
