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Observer
Name
Randy G
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I have seen quite a few meteor events over the years. Nothing like this. Is you had a disc held at arms length away, it would have been approx 1-1.5” in diameter. I was surprised we did not hear a sonic boom.
Our viewing was excellent as we were coming a row the lake.
Location
Address
Spirit Lake, IA
Latitude
43° 22' 31.88'' N (43.375523°)
Longitude
95° 8' 57.95'' W (-95.149431°)
Elevation
426m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-05-26 22:04 CDT
UT Date & Time
2024-05-27 03:04 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
103°
Moving
Facing azimuth
240°
First azimuth
215°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
240°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-4
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
