Reports Report 3434az (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Cat M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Des Moines, IA
Latitude 41° 35' 16.54'' N (41.587928°)
Longitude 93° 40' 53.5'' W (-93.681529°)
Elevation 294.763031m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:50 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:50 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 7.69°
First azimuth 27.99°
First elevation 28°
Last azimuth 3.08°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 18°
Remarks A glowing smokey train, possibly tinged with orange
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It appeared to be sparking