Reports Report 4273a (Event 4273-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4273-2021
Observer
NameGary N
Experience Level2/5
RemarksFirst time ever observing a meteor in full daylight full sunshine. It even lit up the ground which is how I first noticed it. Thought I’d was an emergency flare until o observed the color speed and brightness
Location
AddressKokhanok, AK
Latitude59° 26' 32.88'' N (59.44°)
Longitude 154° 45' 40.12'' W (-154.76°)
Elevation20.6m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-08-03 16:05 AKDT
UT Date & Time2021-08-04 00:05 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth90°
First azimuth85°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth90°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorBright Bluish White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length30°
RemarksGreenish dark wavy smoke trail
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksEnded in a bright white flash
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-