I looked for a train with binoculars 15X70mm but saw no persistent train. Just the faded ionized air which lasted no more than 5 seconds although the full moon and high cirrus clouds hampered the view of any persistent train.
Location
Address
Jefferson City, MO
Latitude
38° 31' 5.88'' N (38.518301°)
Longitude
92° 8' 22.9'' W (-92.139694°)
Elevation
173.688m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-01-23 22:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2016-01-24 04:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
92°
Moving
Facing azimuth
245.22°
First azimuth
229.73°
First elevation
17°
Last azimuth
254.86°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball dimmed and brightened 3 times ending with a terminal flash and a several fragments.. Saw the terminal flash with 15X70 binoculars
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball dimmed and brightened 3 times ending with a terminal flash and a several fragments.. Saw the terminal flash with 15X70 binoculars.
