Reports Report 2830r (Event 2830-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2830-2023
Observer
NameChristopher D
Experience Level2/5
RemarksIt either extinguished or went below the horizon when it went behind trees to the east of us. I ran out front after about 10 seconds and did not see it again.
Location
AddressAugusta, KS
Latitude37° 40' 57.5'' N (37.68°)
Longitude 96° 58' 6.24'' W (-96.97°)
Elevation378.39m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-05-30 21:54 CDT
UT Date & Time2023-05-31 02:54 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle99°
Moving
Facing azimuth340°
First azimuth340°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth90°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorRed
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration60s
Length99.99°
RemarksSmoky and persistent like a contrail
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-