Reports Report 1984ba (Event 1984-2025)

Observer
Name Matthew B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Was driving south and it was in my windshield field of vision. I text my wife to remind myself of the time. Bright orange with 3 broken off pieces that spiraled for the last half second. Was very neat to see!
Location
Address Chokio, MN
Latitude 45° 37' 45.3'' N (45.629249°)
Longitude 96° 9' 0.45'' W (-96.150124°)
Elevation 336.782166m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-08 05:20 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-08 10:20 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 15°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 170°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Orange
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 -