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Observer
Name
Mike G
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This light trail seemed rather low on a downward trajectory going from east to west. I also noticed two sets of planes behind it. One was very high in the atmosphere (approx 2 mins behind) and one was fairly low traveling (approx 5 mins) in the same direction.
Location
Address
Des Moines, IA
Latitude
41° 36' 55.72'' N (41.615478°)
Longitude
93° 34' 24.56'' W (-93.573489°)
Elevation
250.404175m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-11-07 22:12 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-11-08 04:12 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
2.07°
First azimuth
72.09°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
316.11°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
