I did not get a clear view of the fireball as it was above the eave line of my house. I was able to see the bright light and bottom edge perhaps as it went past the window. Bright enough to make shadows from the tree in the yard as it went overhead. The light was the same color as a bright red/orange/pink sunrise but only flashed for a second. The shadows moved as though the object was traveling from north to south. And it was definitely to the east of our house.
Location
Address
Mason, WI
Latitude
46° 26' 3.48'' N (46.434301°)
Longitude
90° 56' 15.59'' W (-90.937663°)
Elevation
285.457092m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-12-16 06:51 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-12-16 12:51 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
70°
First azimuth
70°
First elevation
71°
Last azimuth
100°
Last elevation
73°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Pink, Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Sounded like a gravel truck thundering on the road. Or thunder.
