This report has been linked to the following event: Event 787-2023
Observer
Name
Harold L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I have been watching the skies for most of my life. This was one of the more brilliant meteors I've seen. Lasted around 7 or 8 Seconds. Already had a sizable tail behind it when it came into my view. Traveled all the way across to the opposite Horizon breaking up just before leaving my site
Location
Address
White Hall, AR
Latitude
34° 16' 30.7'' N (34.28°)
Longitude
92° 5' 6.05'' W (-92.09°)
Elevation
81.18m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-02-06 21:39 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-02-07 03:39 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
88°
Moving
Facing azimuth
359.44°
First azimuth
296.35°
First elevation
70°
Last azimuth
70.99°
Last elevation
51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Appeared to break up right before it hit the horizon.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to flash and I could see fragments break off in at least three separate pieces
