Reports Report 1740j (Event 1740-2023)

Observer
Name Tina S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks At first, I thought it was a comet then I was wondering if it was a plane about to crash as there is a small airport nearby. It died out though. I was amazed at what I witnessed.
Location
Address Sauk Rapids, MN
Latitude 45° 35' 7.09'' N (45.585302°)
Longitude 94° 8' 45.46'' W (-94.145961°)
Elevation 330.625m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-24 06:19 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-03-24 11:19 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180.99°
First azimuth 217.18°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 191.9°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -
Length -
Remarks Glowing trail with embers following
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -