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Observer
Name
Ashley N
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Three distinct parallel lines with 3-4 bright orbs in the tails. The tip line was the brightest and a yellow color with one large bulb at the beginning. The second and third line were smaller but had 3-4 bulbs or orbs throughout but in the exact trajectory
Location
Address
Cedar Rapids, IA
Latitude
42° 5' 13.78'' N (42.087161°)
Longitude
91° 42' 21.92'' W (-91.706089°)
Elevation
267.260498m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-01-28 21:00 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-01-29 03:00 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
4.26°
First azimuth
292.31°
First elevation
48°
Last azimuth
82.22°
Last elevation
47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
20s
Length
30°
Remarks
Glowing train, long
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
