I saw a similar sight in the 1980's over Iowa, which was seen by many people and was reported in the newspaper. Otherwise, this would have been the top sighting for me.
Location
Address
Columbia, MO
Latitude
38° 55' 28.49'' N (38.92458°)
Longitude
92° 17' 39.41'' W (-92.29428°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:42 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:42 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Mainly green, with a greenish trail, sometimes white trail; also green bursts of color with orange & yellow sparkles
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
It had several bursts of light as it went across the sky; sparkled also. Dimmed abruptly.
