Reports Report 5770b (Event 5770-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5770-2018
Observer
NameRamin A
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI was driving eastbound on I-270 just west of I-55 and my daughter was in the passenger seat. We both observed the fireball heading straight down over the road in a brightly lit area with highway lighting. The magnitude was difficult to determine due to the amount of ambient light.
Location
AddressSt. Louis, MO
Latitude38° 30' 28.54'' N (38.51°)
Longitude 90° 21' 9.86'' W (-90.35°)
Elevation169.5m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-21 23:10 CST
UT Date & Time2018-12-22 05:10 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle183°
Moving
Facing azimuth104.43°
First azimuth104.55°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth104.79°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright orange flash. Similar to a roman candle flash.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-