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Observer
Name
Christina M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The sky was very clear and visibility was optimal. The fireball was very large unlike anything I’d ever witnessed. I think I saw smoke once I lost sight behind the tree line.
Location
Address
Larrabee, IA
Latitude
42° 51' 35.02'' N (42.859729°)
Longitude
95° 33' 36.85'' W (-95.560237°)
Elevation
427.114563m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-04-01 03:19 CDT
UT Date & Time
2021-04-01 08:19 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
211°
Moving
Facing azimuth
174.69°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
15°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
-
Remarks
Like a sparkler
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-