Observer |
Name |
Brett S |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
There were 5 other people with me who also witnessed this event. |
Location |
Address |
Marion, IA |
Latitude |
42° 0' 47.05'' N (42.013069°)
|
Longitude |
91° 33' 9.61'' W (-91.55267°)
|
Elevation |
253.087m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2018-07-09 01:40 UT
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
98° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
250° |
First azimuth |
250° |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
180° |
Last elevation |
30° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
Blue, Green, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
8s |
Length |
5° |
Remarks |
It was a glowing train. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
As it disappeared from view a smaller section appeared to break off. |