Reports Report 4343a (Event 4343-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4343-2018
Observer
NameMark O
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI work outside (nights) and always look for meteors “falling stars” but this one was amazing with the colors and brightness! I hope I get feedback from it, thank you
Location
AddressBloomington, MN
Latitude44° 48' 51.96'' N (44.81°)
Longitude 93° 23' 52.95'' W (-93.4°)
Elevation252.94m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-23 02:07 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-23 07:07 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle251°
Moving
Facing azimuth39°
First azimuth38.16°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth24.69°
Last elevation26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorPurple, Light Green, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length10°
RemarksBiggest, brightest one I’ve ever seen! I was on my way home from work. It was headed down and I was not able to see it finish as there were trees in the way. Huge bright colorful tail that came from the east heading northerly. It had purple then greenish tail, truly amazing!
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-