Reports Report 2271an (Event 2271-2022)

Observer
Name Phil P
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I thought it was a falling star at first. Then it was getting alot bigger and closer than any meteorite I'd ever seen before.
Location
Address Ottumwa, IA
Latitude 41° 0' 8.08'' N (41.002244°)
Longitude 92° 24' 58.38'' W (-92.416216°)
Elevation 196.520248m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-04-09 20:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2022-04-10 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 251°
Moving
Facing azimuth 29.52°
First azimuth 43.52°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 20.71°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Green, Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It looked like just as it hit the atmosphere it burst into sparks then was one bright glow again