Reports Report 5878a (Event 5878-2024)

Observer
Name Mark C
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks There was no expectation to see anything as my goal was first look at the comet when I saw this meteor
Location
Address Omaha, NE
Latitude 41° 19' 48.54'' N (41.33015°)
Longitude 96° 2' 36.64'' W (-96.043512°)
Elevation 342.324493m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-10-10 19:20 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-10-11 00:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 44°
Moving
Facing azimuth 323.53°
First azimuth 289.36°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 325.28°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Small but notable breakup of the object as it vanished from view
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks What appeared to be break up of fragments as it flashed