The path was visible the entire time it was streaking across the sky and then the whole trail disappeared immediately. The streak plumed out in a "V" shaped, with the point of the "V" following the direction it was streaking.
Location
Address
Milton, WI
Latitude
42° 46' 15.41'' N (42.770947°)
Longitude
88° 50' 48.3'' W (-88.846749°)
Elevation
273.148071m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-08-23 22:17 CDT
UT Date & Time
2024-08-24 03:17 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
170°
Moving
Facing azimuth
91.69°
First azimuth
90.38°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
93.59°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Dark Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball grew in intensity until it crashed to exist. It was at its brightest just before going dark.
