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Observer
Name
Tim D
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Had a distinct tail or trail of smoke or vapor. Very bright looked like something on fire but moving fast. Smoke trail seemed illuminated. After event was over, couldn’t see the trail of smoke/vapor.
Location
Address
Emporia, KS
Latitude
38° 25' 0.12'' N (38.416701°)
Longitude
96° 12' 21.02'' W (-96.205838°)
Elevation
355.98526m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-05-30 22:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2023-05-31 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
101°
Moving
Facing azimuth
291.38°
First azimuth
300.73°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
132.36°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
