Reports Report 2526c (Event 2526-2023)

Observer
Name Katie M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Overland Park, KS
Latitude 38° 51' 35.16'' N (38.859767°)
Longitude 94° 38' 56.84'' W (-94.649123°)
Elevation 302.420441m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-05-09 05:38 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-05-09 10:38 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 242°
Moving
Facing azimuth 1.55°
First azimuth 342.86°
First elevation 58°
Last azimuth 324.73°
Last elevation 41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Blue, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks So bright and large that it caught my attention while I was driving. Thought it was a firework. Large explosion of light that disappeared within 2 secs as it was streaking downward. Almost looked glittery as it left a visible trail that also disappeared within 1-2 secs.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks See above