Reports Report 4996dn (Event 4996-2025)

Observer
Name Lorilea J
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks My dog saw it too. I didn't know what it was at first. It was clearly visualized and looked close. It came down like a firework fragment falling through the sky. But it definitely was not a firework.
Location
Address Whitewater, MO
Latitude 37° 20' 22.12'' N (37.339479°)
Longitude 89° 49' 13.34'' W (-89.820372°)
Elevation 172.917831m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-16 20:33 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-17 01:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 60°
Moving
Facing azimuth 233°
First azimuth 218.83°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 240°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Dark Green, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -