It was sudden and bright catching mine and my passengers eyes. It was so bright it reminded me of a bomb. But then dissipated before reaching the tree line.
Location
Address
Glencoe, AR
Latitude
36° 18' 24.76'' N (36.306877°)
Longitude
91° 45' 43.84'' W (-91.762179°)
Elevation
244.959351m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-08-16 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2025-08-17 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
107°
Moving
Facing azimuth
335.56°
First azimuth
272.08°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
297.27°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
11°
Remarks
Glowing like a fireball that has more intensity close to the ball and fading in color or intensity in the trail behind. Not smoke.
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There were two distinct fireballs with one slightly bigger and the second looked like a fragment trailing behind, both with a streak of light following.
