Was outside putting up lights and was facing south when I saw the fireball straight above me heading from East to West. It lasted about 5 seconds and then was gone abruptly but not explosively. Color was golden. It disappeared about 45 degrees up in the West. There were 4-5 pieces that shed off as it went across the sky. About two minutes later I heard a low boom.
Location
Address
Palo, IA
Latitude
42° 3' 55.9'' N (42.065529°)
Longitude
91° 50' 41.38'' W (-91.844829°)
Elevation
256.55249m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-11-24 17:20 CST
UT Date & Time
2019-11-24 23:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180.42°
First azimuth
178.59°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
265.5°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Orange, Gold
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A low boom a couple minutes after the fireball
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
4-5 pieces shedding over the duration of the event
