Reports Report 454it (Event 454-2017)

Observer
Name Kathie G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The horizon was obscured by a building. The large, brilliant flash at the time of explosion, followed by a smaller flash is what caused me to notice the event. It looked like a strong lightning flash or arcing power lines.
Location
Address Le Claire, IA
Latitude 41° 35' 45.02'' N (41.595839°)
Longitude 90° 21' 43.44'' W (-90.362067°)
Elevation 217.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-02-06 01:25 CST
UT Date & Time 2017-02-06 07:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 129°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 20°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 50°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -