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Observer
Name
Curtis M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving down the road when my passenger saw it and pointed it out. The surrounding buildings and need to not drive into mailboxes made it difficult to see for more than a few moments. Exceptionally interesting event, like a comet on steroids.
Location
Address
Madison, WI
Latitude
43° 1' 0.41'' N (43.01678°)
Longitude
89° 30' 4'' W (-89.50111°)
Elevation
310.815m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-28 20:46 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-03-01 02:46 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
251°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.69°
First azimuth
248.58°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
217.79°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
