The wife and I sit outside very often to view the night sky and find satellites using Heaven's Above website while enjoying music and drinks on our deck. Tonight was amazing. I have seen bolides, and meteors before. The train is what I thought was amazing about this one.
Location
Address
Independence, MO
Latitude
39° 4' 22.71'' N (39.07°)
Longitude
94° 23' 15.9'' W (-94.39°)
Elevation
280.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-09-30 21:48 CDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-01 02:48 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
84°
First azimuth
33°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
119°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Yellow and a little Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
20s
Length
50°
Remarks
The train almost lasted and looked like a jet contrail. It was extraordinary!
