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Observer
Name
Michael L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
It was before dark but so bright I first noticed it to the South while looking east. I turned and saw it flare up. It looked like airplane lights but quickly broke in two.
Location
Address
Pella, IA
Latitude
41° 27' 42.87'' N (41.461909°)
Longitude
92° 54' 40.24'' W (-92.911179°)
Elevation
254.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-08-27 20:25 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-08-28 01:25 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
120°
Moving
Facing azimuth
95°
First azimuth
200°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
215°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Split into 2 similar sized pieces
