| Observer |
|
Name |
Megan S |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was driving and it was bright enough to catch my eye. It was going over me in the same direction I was going and lasted only for a few moments. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Van Buren, MO |
|
Latitude |
36° 57' 18.9'' N (36.95525°)
|
|
Longitude |
91° 11' 43.72'' W (-91.195478°)
|
|
Elevation |
268.385071m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2024-10-18 20:38 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2024-10-19 01:38 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
96° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
291.22° |
|
First azimuth |
292.91° |
|
First elevation |
80° |
|
Last azimuth |
292.54° |
|
Last elevation |
90° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It appeared to break apart into smaller fireballs as I seen it. |