Reports Report 3434nr (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Anne S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I initially thought it was a random, sideways-moving firework, but after hearing it had been sighted/reported all over the area, I realized it may have been something more significant.
Location
Address Coralville, IA
Latitude 41° 42' 23.45'' N (41.706515°)
Longitude 91° 36' 29.26'' W (-91.608129°)
Elevation 246.965866m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:35 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:35 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 359.46°
First azimuth 7.57°
First elevation 39°
Last azimuth 316.64°
Last elevation 34°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color orange, red, and yellow---like it was burning
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -