I was doing a night photoshoot at an old homestead. I had just set up the camera to do a test shot with a long exposure when the Bolide Meteor flew directly over our head. At first it caught us off guard as it lit up the dark Oklahoma sky and the ground we were standing on. We at first thought that someone was shooting off large fireworks in our direction but then, realized that it was a meteor. I have sat on this photo for 3 years but am submitting it with the encouragement of fellow photographers. Thank you for allowing me to share via your society.
Photo
Location
Address
, OK
Latitude
36° 38' 43.99'' N (36.645554°)
Longitude
97° 57' 54.82'' W (-97.965229°)
Elevation
343.547943m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-06-19 00:48 CDT
UT Date & Time
2020-06-19 05:48 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
239°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
68°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-28
Color
Pink, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When the bolide flew over our heads, it sounded as if a Roman Candle was being shot with the explosions popping in a burst sequence.
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The photo is a prime example of what we saw. It was similar to a large Roman Candle at close range.
