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Observer
Name
Douglas S
Experience Level
5/5
Remarks
The fireball flashed at least twice near its end. It was brilliant white. The duration was about 2 - 3 seconds. It lit up the sky. The nearly-full moon was in the SW.
Location
Address
Swisher, IA
Latitude
41° 50' 54.14'' N (41.848373°)
Longitude
91° 41' 32.4'' W (-91.692332°)
Elevation
248.016m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-05-27 03:31 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-05-27 08:31 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
255°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
185°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
175°
Last elevation
20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
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
Unknown
Remarks
-
