Reports Report 4996ak (Event 4996-2025)

Observer
Name Joseph B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was very dim but still cast a faint glow as it past the tree line
Location
Address Friedheim, MO
Latitude 37° 32' 42.91'' N (37.545252°)
Longitude 89° 49' 44.83'' W (-89.82912°)
Elevation 182.889297m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-16 20:35 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-17 01:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 112°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 220°
First elevation 27°
Last azimuth 250°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Sounded the same as a sonic boom I heard from aircraft when I was in the army
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 11°
Remarks Smoke trail along with pieces flying off behind it
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Small pieces flaked off and fell at a sharper angle. They dimmed faster than the main body.