Observer |
Name |
Shelby S |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
I saw it while I was driving |
Location |
Address |
- |
Latitude |
41° 48' 56.51'' N (41.815696°)
|
Longitude |
93° 34' 14.24'' W (-93.570622°)
|
Elevation |
306.496124m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-27 22:30 CST
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-28 04:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
225° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
359.36° |
First azimuth |
11.64° |
First elevation |
22° |
Last azimuth |
324.14° |
Last elevation |
11° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-23 |
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Unknown |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
When it entered the atmosphere it disintegrated into a bunch of tiny fiery pieces. It looked like a 4th of July firework. |