| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Kartik T |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | It appeared as large and bright in the sky as Venus or Jupiter, with a tail, and went very fast, 2 seconds max. When it disappeared from view, it either went behind a house or tree, or disintegrated. It was brightest before it disappeared. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Kenner, LA |
| Latitude | 30° 2' 48.63'' N (30.046841°) |
| Longitude | 90° 15' 36.37'' W (-90.260104°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2024-12-13 19:55 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2024-12-14 01:55 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up right to down left |
| Descent Angle | 260° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | 285.04° |
| First azimuth | 315.73° |
| First elevation | 61° |
| Last azimuth | 294.79° |
| Last elevation | 55° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -12 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Saw it start to rupture into a few pieces before it disappeared |