| Observer |
|
Name |
Brett S |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
There were 5 other people with me who also witnessed this event. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Marion, IA |
|
Latitude |
42° 0' 47.05'' N (42.013069°)
|
|
Longitude |
91° 33' 9.61'' W (-91.55267°)
|
|
Elevation |
253.087m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-07-09 01:40 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
98° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
250° |
|
First azimuth |
250° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
180° |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
Blue, Green, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
8s |
|
Length |
5° |
|
Remarks |
It was a glowing train. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
As it disappeared from view a smaller section appeared to break off. |
