Reports Report 3434ant (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Nicki M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It is quite possible that there was some sound emitted from this occurence. I was driving in my vehicle when I saw this. With the size and how 'low' it was I expected to hear a loud noise.
Location
Address Center Point, IA
Latitude 42° 10' 32.03'' N (42.175565°)
Longitude 91° 45' 23.58'' W (-91.756549°)
Elevation 269.880432m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 333.28°
First azimuth 346.2°
First elevation 48°
Last azimuth 309.92°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Green with gold and orange trailing
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The fireball appeared to 'blow up' - it got brighter - like an explosion
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks After the 'explosion' it appears that pieces came off of the main fireball