Reports Report 3043a (Event 3043-2013)

Observer
Name James K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Very large burst with tail visible thru the clouds. Biggest I have ever seen. Too bad the clouds blocked a clearer view.
Location
Address Des Moines, IA
Latitude 41° 34' 10.85'' N (41.569681°)
Longitude 93° 36' 17.52'' W (-93.604868°)
Elevation 244.325104m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-11-25 18:35 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-11-26 00:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 266.75°
First azimuth 267.44°
First elevation 62°
Last azimuth 268.28°
Last elevation 32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I was bright and glowed thru a cloud bank to the west. Looked like it was moving to the west of me with a large burst of light before fading away. Appeared green thru the clouds.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -