Reports Report 9543a (Event 9543-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9543-2021
Observer
NameAidan B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was possibly the most beautiful meteor I have seen in my life, at least top 3
Location
AddressMason, IL
Latitude38° 57' 45.69'' N (38.96°)
Longitude 88° 38' 56.82'' W (-88.65°)
Elevation171.99m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-30 18:54 CST
UT Date & Time2021-12-31 00:54 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle262°
Moving
Facing azimuth87.3°
First azimuth117.98°
First elevation72°
Last azimuth71.76°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Blue, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length12°
Remarksglowing train
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksminor and persistent fragmentation, appeared as if burning embers were falling off around it. small, dim, and only traveled a degree or two