Reports Report 588a (Event 588-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 588-2023
Observer
NameSteen S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe sun was up and this lasted longer than the normal “shooting star”. Super cool!
Location
AddressPhilipsburg, MT
Latitude46° 19' 35.19'' N (46.33°)
Longitude 113° 18' 27.31'' W (-113.31°)
Elevation1580.07m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-29 07:02 MST
UT Date & Time2023-01-29 14:02 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle248°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth200°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth160°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksNear the end of visibility the meteor split into 3 or more pieces before becoming invisible to the naked eye.