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Observer
Name
Kate K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving east on the highway at about 60 MPH when I saw the fireball. It was still quite light outside, so I don't know if that has an effect on how visible a trail/tail might be. It was very bright as I could clearly see it against the light sky.
Location
Address
Glenwood, IA
Latitude
41° 1' 50.2'' N (41.03061°)
Longitude
95° 44' 14.96'' W (-95.73749°)
Elevation
320.482m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-09 01:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
83.24°
First azimuth
58.1°
First elevation
51°
Last azimuth
99.43°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
