I questioned whether or not I was observing a possible meteor shower, because several minutes later I observed a much dimmer and quicker shooting star directly overhead.
Location
Address
Fort Campbell, KY
Latitude
36° 39' 38.28'' N (36.66°)
Longitude
87° 29' 40.87'' W (-87.49°)
Elevation
169.03m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-08-02 20:50 CDT
UT Date & Time
2021-08-03 01:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
93°
Moving
Facing azimuth
235.5°
First azimuth
252.98°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
267.13°
Last elevation
47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
I could compare it to the light trail a sparkler leaves behind when you wave it around rapidly.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball grew significantly brighter and then quickly went out.
