| Observer |
|
Name |
Chris C |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
I saw it for a short time before losing sight of it as I was driving, and it went behind s water tower. My wife saw it as well. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Bettendorf, IA |
|
Latitude |
41° 33' 39.37'' N (41.560935°)
|
|
Longitude |
90° 31' 2.53'' W (-90.51737°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
- |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
- |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
white, with orange at the edges |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Like a tail of the same colors |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
