Observer |
Name |
Rob M |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
I am an airline pilot and was descending into Minneapolis. I was at about 20,000ft. Had an amazing view. Saw the entire streak, glow and fragmentation |
Location |
Address |
Minneapolis, MN |
Latitude |
44° 57' 47.43'' N (44.963175°)
|
Longitude |
92° 50' 50.9'' W (-92.847473°)
|
Elevation |
264.637939m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:40 CST
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:40 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From left to right |
Descent Angle |
90° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
180° |
First azimuth |
130° |
First elevation |
30° |
Last azimuth |
230° |
Last elevation |
30° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-18 |
Color |
Blue, Green, Red |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
Broke into at least 5 or more pieces |