Reports Report 5171j (Event 5171-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5171-2016
Observer
NameEric W
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was a very brief incident at dusk. It was quick, about 3 seconds, but I reported it due to the fragmentation
Location
AddressMedina, MN
Latitude45° 2' 30.88'' N (45.04°)
Longitude 93° 33' 47.7'' W (-93.56°)
Elevation308.1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-14 17:28 CST
UT Date & Time2016-12-14 23:28 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle195°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth200°
First elevation25°
Last azimuth190°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAfter an initial single streak, the meteor broke into fragments which extinguished at slightly different rates