This report has been linked to the following event: Event 791-2017
Observer
Name
Jacob D
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
This was absolutley amazing, and a bit scary. I have never seen anything like this in my life. I have read reports of the same thing happening all over the world around the same time tonight.
Location
Address
Valley Center, KS
Latitude
37° 50' 29.52'' N (37.84°)
Longitude
97° 24' 54.37'' W (-97.42°)
Elevation
412.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-02-26 21:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-02-27 03:10 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
120°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
126.22°
First elevation
33°
Last azimuth
208.12°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-28
Color
Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It entered a bright ball of fire in green orange and yellow, trailing it was heavy shower of what looked like sparks from fireworks. It was huge and moved slowly, slower than any I have ever seen and I am a sky watcher.
