Observer |
Name |
Darin H |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
lit up the inside of our car, 1st thought it was a lightning bolt, 2 flashes |
Location |
Address |
Calmar, IA |
Latitude |
43° 14' 25.26'' N (43.24035°)
|
Longitude |
91° 51' 29.23'' W (-91.858119°)
|
Elevation |
350.701263m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:40 CST
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:40 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From left to right |
Descent Angle |
90° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
312.09° |
First azimuth |
272.06° |
First elevation |
19° |
Last azimuth |
25.37° |
Last elevation |
12° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
Color |
Light Blue, Light Green |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
1 BRIGHT FLASH FOLLOWED BY A 2ND LONGER ONE, THOUGHT IT WAS LIGHTNING |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |