Reports Report 6742g (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NamePhil B
Experience Level2/5
RemarksFrom where I first saw the fireball, I took note that the train was in the constellation of Cassiopeia, if that helps any.
Location
AddressUnion, MO
Latitude38° 25' 21.72'' N (38.42°)
Longitude 90° 56' 34.65'' W (-90.94°)
Elevation185.02m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 05:29 CST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:29 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle247°
Moving
Facing azimuth55°
First azimuth340°
First elevation60°
Last azimuth330°
Last elevation52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration15s
Length15°
Remarksthe train was similar to the trail of fireworks as they are shot into the sky. the train eventually dimmed out and left what looked like a smoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksI was walking and looking at my dog so I was looking down. I saw the bright flash which caused me to look up. I saw the fireball and train. I watched the fireball until it disappeared. I watched the train until it faded away
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-