This report has been linked to the following event: Event 798-2016
Observer
Name
Michael O
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
St. Louis, MO
Latitude
38° 43' 5.63'' N (38.72°)
Longitude
90° 17' 58.77'' W (-90.3°)
Elevation
187.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-28 02:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-28 08:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
213°
Moving
Facing azimuth
313.93°
First azimuth
318.25°
First elevation
53°
Last azimuth
317.05°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Bright White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw it get very bright as it disappeared under the horizon. It may have either exploded and was to far away to hear or it burnt out after it was over the horizon from my point of view. I was driving and it was so bright it immediatly took my attention.