This report has been linked to the following event: Event 374-2023
Observer
Name
Megan U
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I don’t know the duration of the whole thing because it disappeared below the tree line and I was actively driving but was able to keep looking back multiple times before it disappeared
Location
Address
West Plains, MO
Latitude
36° 43' 34.33'' N (36.73°)
Longitude
91° 51' 27.67'' W (-91.86°)
Elevation
315.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-20 03:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-20 09:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
222°
Moving
Facing azimuth
271.89°
First azimuth
273.52°
First elevation
54°
Last azimuth
256.16°
Last elevation
7°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light Blue, Green, Light Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Glowing train that broke up a little bit as it descended closer to the horizon
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
At first I thought it was a signal flare but then the train trailed behind it and remained bright until it disappeared below the tree line
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like small fragments breaking off and burned away quickly
