This thing flew across the whole sky with the trajectory of almost an airplane I thought that’s what it was at first until I saw the long glowy trail and fragmentations
Location
Address
Ames, IA
Latitude
42° 1' 21.43'' N (42.022619°)
Longitude
93° 38' 54.99'' W (-93.648608°)
Elevation
286.918793m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-28 21:01 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-01-29 03:01 UT
Duration
>60s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
356.34°
First azimuth
342.83°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
76.94°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Purple, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
60s
Length
6°
Remarks
I saw it sparkle and stream right behind it and a couple pieces fell off
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
I saw multiple pieces continue in the direction but fizzle out at different heights
