Reports Report 70e (Event 70-2015)

Observer
Name Bill M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks My wife and I both saw this from inside while watching tv. It was bright enough to be seen clearly through the window from a bright room while watching TV. It shot straight down at a steep angle and looked to break up as it passed below the horizon. Looked as if it could have made it to earth. I really wish I could have seen this from outside. Much brighter than Venus.
Location
Address Elk River, MN
Latitude 45° 19' 32.41'' N (45.32567°)
Longitude 93° 34' 58.12'' W (-93.58281°)
Elevation 288.44809m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-01-09 22:32 CST
UT Date & Time 2015-01-10 04:32 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 331.61°
First azimuth 327.12°
First elevation 77°
Last azimuth 335.52°
Last elevation 75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Light Blueish green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -