Reports Report 9562e (Event 9562-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9562-2021
Observer
NameJohn S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWhen it first caught my eye, thought it was an aircraft. The light was white. Was moving kind of slow. Watched as it went from my right to left dripping fragments. Didn't notice fragments until it was straight out from me. Looked pretty close. Then it disappeared.
Location
AddressBonner Springs, KS
Latitude39° 5' 43'' N (39.1°)
Longitude 94° 52' 53.58'' W (-94.88°)
Elevation308.67m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-12-31 05:50 CST
UT Date & Time2021-12-31 11:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle265°
Moving
Facing azimuth357.13°
First azimuth31.25°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth346.96°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like dripping molten metal at tail.