Reports Report 3434rx (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Lisa B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was facinating. I ve never seen one so bright and clear.
Location
Address Waterloo, IA
Latitude 42° 30' 36.53'' N (42.510146°)
Longitude 92° 23' 16.13'' W (-92.387815°)
Elevation 267.79303m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:40 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 328.11°
First azimuth -
First elevation 58°
Last azimuth 289.75°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 10°
Remarks streaking across the horizon with a trail of its flight. bright yellow, orange, then green. at first i thought it was a flare in the sky because of its flight, brightness and how long it lasted.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks bright green at the end of its flight.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -