Reports Report 5068e (Event 5068-2024)

Observer
Name Dan B
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks This probably got quite a few sightings as it was a nice clear evening with people probably out camping or other outdoor activities on a Saturday night. In addition to my meteor cameras, I saw this personally as I was out viewing Saturn and other objects with a telescope.
Photo
Video
Location
Address Albany, MO
Latitude 40° 14' 54.73'' N (40.248536°)
Longitude 94° 19' 12.93'' W (-94.320257°)
Elevation 280.333527m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-07 21:42 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-08 02:42 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 157°
First azimuth 157°
First elevation 36°
Last azimuth 181°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color Green, Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks See video. There were multiple bright flashes but three main showed up in the composite.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Brief fragmentation.