Reports Report 8994ay (Event 8994-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8994-2021
Observer
NameTim L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI made a few basic adjustments to the attached photo but did nothing to alter the color or the white balance (3750 Kelvin). Also, the light in the sky to the left of the image is from nearby Bend, Oregon. It was about 15 minutes into astronomical twilight hence the sky was not fully dark anymore. Lastly, there was a thin cloud layer and some frost obstruction on the lens with 22 degree temperature outside.
Location
AddressBend, OR
Latitude44° 8' 59.45'' N (44.15°)
Longitude 121° 14' 41.7'' W (-121.24°)
Elevation996.87m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-14 06:08 PST
UT Date & Time2021-12-14 14:08 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth278°
First azimuth276°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth288°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude21-
ColorLight Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe meteor illumination was mostly all flash to the naked eye. It was towards the right edge of my peripheral vision when I was watching the sky for meteors. The very bright light caught my attention so that I looked over and saw the bright meteor streaking across from left to right and saw fragmentation. (See Below)
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksWhen I saw the flash and looked at the meteor, I could see illuminated fragmentation coming down along the meteor path. I would compare the lit fragment to the light coming from a sparkler. I only saw fragments going downward. I did not notice any color at the time but my photo did. I was set up for long exposure meteor photography with settings I have used a number of times before. FYI ISO 6400, f/2.8, 16mm, 15 sec. Since I was shooting multiple photos with two seconds in between, my subsequent photo showed non-illuminated debris that was along the path of the meteor.
Photo