Reports Report 868a (Event 868-2025)

Observer
Name Matt E
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was driving when I saw it. I had a clear view of the horizon. I shouted out loud with my girlfriend in the car because my perception was that a plane was nosediving into the ground. I got ready to close my eyes for a blast of light but nothing happened. I don’t have experience in astronomy, but I do have a good sense of math and my memory is good. I noted in my head where I was when I saw it and what direction it was in. I’m highly confident with my responses.
Location
Address Minneapolis, MN
Latitude 44° 55' 12.59'' N (44.920164°)
Longitude 93° 20' 57.77'' W (-93.349381°)
Elevation 282.09903m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-09 21:23 CST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-10 03:23 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 163°
Moving
Facing azimuth 3.41°
First azimuth 2.83°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 21.77°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Yellow, Light Yellow
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 -