Reports Report 4918be (Event 4918-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4918-2021
Observer
NameJim L
Experience Level1/5
RemarksMeteor from right to left facing south. Round in shape and blue in color. Around 8:30 pm. Talking to spouse on the cell phone while driving when it happened.
Location
AddressMaryland Heights, MO
Latitude38° 42' 42'' N (38.71°)
Longitude 90° 26' 53.61'' W (-90.45°)
Elevation158.85m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-08-18 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-08-19 01:30 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle244°
Moving
Facing azimuth189°
First azimuth285.74°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth122.89°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-