We were traveling to the east on interstate 80 driving through Omaha when I noticed a bright flash across the sky. At first I thought a plane was going down but quickly realized it was a meteorite. It lasted approximately 5 seconds when it burnt out as a bright flash of white light. I do not know if any sound was associated with the explosion since we were in the car.
Location
Address
Omaha, NE
Latitude
41° 15' 8.51'' N (41.252363°)
Longitude
95° 59' 52.76'' W (-95.997988°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:30 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
135°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Multi. Orange, blue, white, red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
Looked like orange to red colored sparks
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
A bright white flash occurred right as the meteorite disappeared
