American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1420d (Event 1420-2016)

Observer
Name Karen S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks We seen 5 at first then they came one after another after another after that. But there was quit a few fireballs wish I would of counted quite alittle show. Called it into our News Station the next morning due to this experience being so interesting. Coolest thing I have ever seen in my life. I just wish I would of had my phone in my hands to record but figured I would of missed the beauty of it all. Hoping to see this experience again.
Location
Address North Liberty, IA
Latitude 41° 44' 10.02'' N (41.736117°)
Longitude 91° 36' 15.66'' W (-91.60435°)
Elevation 228.194m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-04-15 21:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2016-04-16 02:15 UT
Duration >60s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 220°
Moving
Facing azimuth 115.34°
First azimuth 107.35°
First elevation 61°
Last azimuth 9.31°
Last elevation 44°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
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 -