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Observer
Name
Matthew U
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It was a bright enough light to capture my attention while driving. Looked to the north of my location and it lasted for about 3 seconds before disappearing.
Location
Address
polk city, IA
Latitude
41° 43' 38.4'' N (41.727334°)
Longitude
93° 39' 56.71'' W (-93.665754°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-10-26 04:30 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-10-26 09:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
bright orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
