| Observer |
|
Name |
Melissa L |
|
Experience Level |
5/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was large green and falling with a red glowing trail. Unlike anything I have ever seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Weldon, IA |
|
Latitude |
40° 48' 59.35'' N (40.816486°)
|
|
Longitude |
93° 44' 52.39'' W (-93.747885°)
|
|
Elevation |
338.438m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-07-16 22:02 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-07-17 03:02 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
181° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
184.8° |
|
First azimuth |
176.88° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
178.94° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Dark Green, Green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
15° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing red trail |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
