Reports Report 3550e (Event 3550-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3550-2018
Observer
NameScott S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis didn't light up the sky like some fireballs, but it was a large meteor. It seemed like it must have impacted not too far away.
Location
AddressPlainview, MN
Latitude44° 9' 45.49'' N (44.16°)
Longitude 92° 10' 15.38'' W (-92.17°)
Elevation352.96m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-09-09 22:05 CDT
UT Date & Time2018-09-10 03:05 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle181°
Moving
Facing azimuth168.64°
First azimuth-
First elevation90°
Last azimuth1.45°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
Colororange and red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIt started out in one piece then broke into at least three fragments. It was very bright initially then faded as it fragmented traveling S. to N.