Reports Report 3434ady (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Michael L
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks My son and I were driving north and were just coming into Drakesville, IA. (about 20 miles SW of Ottumwa IA) We both saw it. It was bright, moved fast and suddenly faded out almost straight north of us. At first we thought it was just above the town.
Location
Address Drakesville, IA
Latitude 40° 47' 53.72'' N (40.798255°)
Longitude 92° 28' 59.04'' W (-92.483068°)
Elevation 271.012573m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 0.78°
First azimuth 64.4°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 333.98°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Pink, Light Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -