Reports Report 1275e (Event 1275-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1275-2016
Observer
NameTom H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksPeople traveling north on I-35 may have seen it as well. Time is exact as I got off work at midnight and was pulling away when I saw it.
Location
AddressPattonsburg, MO
Latitude40° 4' 21.91'' N (40.07°)
Longitude 94° 6' 15.37'' W (-94.1°)
Elevation274.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-04-09 00:01 CDT
UT Date & Time2016-04-09 05:01 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle94°
Moving
Facing azimuth273.45°
First azimuth273.61°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth291.42°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarkssmall flash followed by two distinct smaller lights going at different, irregular angles immed. after that
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarkstwo fragments lasted about a second only