Reports Report 2993d (Event 2993-2014)

Observer
Name Matt D
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks One of the more spectacular fireballs I've witnessed. Partly because it was so unexpected.
Location
Address St Louis Park, MN
Latitude 44° 57' 12'' N (44.953333°)
Longitude 93° 21' 55.39'' W (-93.365386°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-11-06 19:48 CST
UT Date & Time 2014-11-07 01:48 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Mostly blue with some green.
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks A glowing streak, initially of blue/green color that faded to luminescence before vanishing. No visible smoke.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A quick pop before it vanished. Possible fragmentation.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -