Reports Report 3786w (Event 3786-2024)

Observer
Name Nathan G
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This was early evening Twilight can't wait for the rest of the week hope we have a good show out here in western Nebraska
Location
Address North Platte, NE
Latitude 41° 7' 22.4'' N (41.122888°)
Longitude 100° 46' 23.93'' W (-100.773313°)
Elevation 855.062073m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-05 21:32 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-06 02:32 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 174°
Moving
Facing azimuth 140°
First azimuth 140°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 140°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 25°
Remarks I was looking directly in the direction when I seen a white streak turn into what seemed like a quick explosion into a green streak and sparklers coming off of each side as it was heading down towards the ground this event happened quickly and was very bright over City Lights note it was absolutely stunning and beautiful
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Seen meteor start out as a white streak 50% of it of this length when explosion occurred and turn immediately green towards the ground with white sparklers streaking on each side towards the ground once again stunning