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Observer
Name
Linda M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Color and intensity caught our attention. We were driving at time and debated whether it was a firework rocket/flare vs. falling star. The angle at which it fell didn't seem like fireworks, yet it was brighter and more greenish yellow than any meteorites we've seen.
Location
Address
Sun Prairie, WI
Latitude
43° 10' 51.15'' N (43.180874°)
Longitude
89° 12' 22.68'' W (-89.206299°)
Elevation
294.621m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-16 20:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-17 02:10 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
159°
Moving
Facing azimuth
114.25°
First azimuth
96.09°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
95.76°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
