Reports Report 939b (Event 939-2010)

Observer
Name Scott R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Driving east on I-80 and noticed a light thinking it was an airplane but suddenly an orange tail appeared and then vanished. Looked like it would hit the ground while still burning but did not. Doubt any remains but I\'d calculate it would have landed approximately near east side of Johnston or Southwest side of Ankeny. An amazing sight. Never seen anything come that close before.
Location
Address Urbandale, IA
Latitude 41° 39' 3.54'' N (41.650982°)
Longitude 93° 40' 45.18'' W (-93.679218°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2010-12-30 18:25 CDT
UT Date & Time 2010-12-31 00:25 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 80°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 146°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude 1
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks A glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -