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Observer
Name
Kade N
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I’ve been watching meteor showers since I was a child. I have never witnessed one where I’ve tried to research if it made impact with earth. It was very bright and by far the closest to ground I have encountered with a downward trajectory.
Location
Address
, WI
Latitude
44° 21' 7.87'' N (44.352186°)
Longitude
89° 12' 20.88'' W (-89.205801°)
Elevation
291.570557m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-09-25 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2024-09-26 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
210°
Moving
Facing azimuth
268.8°
First azimuth
72.31°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
238.93°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
Slowly fading vivid white trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-