| Observer |
|
Name |
Annette and Scott E |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
Both my husband and I saw this flash which we thought
Was lightening. Had no idea what it was really was!!
|
| Location |
|
Address |
Calmar, IA |
|
Latitude |
43° 11' 0.91'' N (43.183585°)
|
|
Longitude |
91° 51' 50.57'' W (-91.864048°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
90° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
270° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
White light. Resembled lightening flashing across sky |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
Very bright flash of light across the sky |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
