Reports Report 7181c (Event 7181-2025)

Observer
Name Jennifer E
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This is the brightest meteor I have ever witnessed. It looked much closer than most as well.
Location
Address South Saint Paul, MN
Latitude 44° 52' 47'' N (44.879723°)
Longitude 93° 1' 58.54'' W (-93.032927°)
Elevation 231.026154m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-22 22:03 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-10-23 03:03 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 14°
Moving
Facing azimuth 177.28°
First azimuth 169.62°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 173°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The ball got brighter then disappeared after 4-5 spark-like objects came off the back.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks About 4-5 bright sparks off the back of the trail.