Reports Report 1623b (Event 1623-2013)

Observer
Name Dan K
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Very bright and spectacular! The track of the meteor was surprisingly straight/linear as it moved from south towards the north.
Location
Address Mantorville, MN
Latitude 44° 3' 13.21'' N (44.05367°)
Longitude 92° 43' 44.82'' W (-92.729117°)
Elevation 374.38855m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-08-05 21:10 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-08-06 02:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90.15°
First azimuth 123.04°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 61.03°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Mostly green but with a blue tint
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 0.5s
Length 15°
Remarks train was glowing brightly, was mostly the green/blue color of the meteor, but with a reddish cast to the periphery of the train.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -