Reports Report 4343e (Event 4343-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4343-2018
Observer
NameTodd O
Experience Level2/5
RemarksBefore a year ago, I had never been fortunate enough to ever see one. The first one I saw, I viewed from Wisconsin, the large one that made the news going down near the Detroit area. Then I saw another a few months later in Wisconsin, Though not as spectacular. This one wasn’t as big, but it appeared to be closer, and the color more vivid. The white was brilliantly white! It was beautiful to witness!
Location
AddressOakdale, MN
Latitude44° 59' 27.45'' N (44.99°)
Longitude 92° 57' 37.81'' W (-92.96°)
Elevation315.88m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-10-23 02:00 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-10-23 07:00 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle250°
Moving
Facing azimuth
First azimuth30°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth10°
Last elevation27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorMostly White, green at the front, tail appeared green along edges, but bright white center
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length15°
RemarksBright glowing train. I’ve never seen that before. After the fireball burned out the train remained for a few seconds. It was bright white with green along the edge from front tip to about half way
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-