Reports Report 1657a (Event 1657-2015)

Observer
Name Curt H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There was a bright flash (like a photo camera flash) 10 seconds before meteor/fireball was seen. The flash was seen northwest towards the "big dipper" so there were TWO events that happened 10 seconds apart...an amazing sight to behold!
Location
Address , WI
Latitude 42° 57' 37.2'' N (42.960332°)
Longitude 90° 7' 50.19'' W (-90.130609°)
Elevation 371.188812m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-07-27 03:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2015-07-27 08:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 1.65°
First azimuth 0.74°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 0.8°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -