Reports Report 9986n (Event 9986-2025)

Observer
Name John S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks A trail was following the fireball.
Location
Address Essex, IA
Latitude 40° 52' 18.52'' N (40.87181°)
Longitude 95° 16' 1.03'' W (-95.266952°)
Elevation 331.541351m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-15 20:02 CST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-16 02:02 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 114°
Moving
Facing azimuth 155.77°
First azimuth 30°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 75°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Red and orange
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 -