Reports Report 3434sd (Event 3434-2013)

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