This was a very cool experience. I love watching the sky and have never seen anything like this before!
Location
Address
Hayward, WI
Latitude
46° 4' 24.24'' N (46.073401°)
Longitude
91° 2' 24.25'' W (-91.04007°)
Elevation
424.163147m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-12-06 18:05 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-12-07 00:05 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
97°
Moving
Facing azimuth
348.65°
First azimuth
313.4°
First elevation
67°
Last azimuth
71.69°
Last elevation
49°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Purple, Dark Green, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
We saw bright white flashing and realized it was this fireball coming into view above us while driving.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
When I looked up at the flashing I saw pieces break apart and continue streaking across the sky. It was one larger piece and 2 smaller pieces and a few smaller "sparks" nearby the pieces.
