Reports Report 6743n (Event 6743-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6743-2021
Observer
NameRobert H
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI drive tractor trailer and regularly watch for meteors when I’m somewhere dark. This was the second largest meteor I’ve ever seen. I wish you had offered some scale for size. If an average meteor is a pea, this was an orange.
Location
AddressOak Grove, MO
Latitude39° 1' 4.93'' N (39.02°)
Longitude 94° 7' 53.81'' W (-94.13°)
Elevation253.43m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-19 20:07 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 01:07 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle182°
Moving
Facing azimuth181°
First azimuth180°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth180°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorPurple, Blue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-