Reports Report 8858e (Event 8858-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8858-2021
Observer
NameEric W
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressMinnetonka, MN
Latitude44° 55' 48.46'' N (44.93°)
Longitude 93° 27' 11'' W (-93.45°)
Elevation292.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-13 03:06 CST
UT Date & Time2021-12-13 09:06 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle170°
Moving
Facing azimuth335°
First azimuth330°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth335°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
Colorwhite, green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length7°
RemarksA brief trail of orange embers continued in the direction of the fall
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe light intensity of the fall increased through its path but then abruptly ended (no extra flash) to be replaced by a very brief trail of orange 'embers.' Before that there were a few glowing white fragments that detached from the main path and quickly went dark.