| Observer |
|
Name |
Natalie B |
|
Experience Level |
5/5
|
|
Remarks |
Saw this during the University of Iowa's 'Clear Sky' student observing. The fireball was observed with multiple other student witnesses. |
| Location |
|
Address |
North Liberty, IA |
|
Latitude |
41° 39' 44.02'' N (41.662229°)
|
|
Longitude |
91° 31' 56.25'' W (-91.532292°)
|
|
Elevation |
209.773m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-11-16 19:30 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-11-17 01:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
112° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
0.12° |
|
First elevation |
18° |
|
Last azimuth |
4.42° |
|
Last elevation |
14° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
|
Color |
Orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
5s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
About 5-10 fragmented pieces trailing behind the larger front piece. Small flashes during fragmentation. |
