Reports Report 2231x (Event 2231-2024)

Observer
Name Kevin B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Although I was in a well lite urban area the meteor was very bright and caught my eye extremely well
Location
Address Quincy, IL
Latitude 39° 56' 4.99'' N (39.934719°)
Longitude 91° 20' 28.5'' W (-91.341251°)
Elevation 221.464783m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-05-03 22:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-05-04 03:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 237°
Moving
Facing azimuth 89.57°
First azimuth 90.87°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 71.91°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing green trail
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked like a sparkler firework thrown across the sky
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -