This report has been linked to the following event: Event 678-2021
Observer
Name
Leslie B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have never seen anything like this before. I have seen many shooting stars but this was so much closer and brighter.
Location
Address
Florissant, MO
Latitude
38° 47' 3.52'' N (38.78°)
Longitude
90° 17' 20.88'' W (-90.29°)
Elevation
188.65m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-03 20:06 CST
UT Date & Time
2021-02-04 02:06 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
235°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
47°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Blue, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It caught my eye because it was extremely bright and it changed in color from white to blue followed by a striking reddish explosion; it looked like something burst into pieces as if a plane maybe exploded. It was very dark afterwards and I did not see or hear anything else.
