Reports Report 3438bd (Event 3438-2013)

Observer
Name Wally R
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I viewed this fireball while driving. Do to the bright colors and shimmering trail I first thought it was fireworks
Location
Address Hudson, WI
Latitude 45° 2' 40.35'' N (45.044543°)
Longitude 92° 39' 0.03'' W (-92.650008°)
Elevation 280.745758m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-27 22:27 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-28 04:27 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 296.12°
First azimuth 296.1°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 296.1°
Last elevation 18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw a trail that was white and silvery