| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Laura C |
| Experience Level | 1/5 |
| Remarks | We want to know what we saw and what was the 'residue' that remained in the sky without moving for so long? |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | , IA |
| Latitude | 41° 32' 14.34'' N (41.537316°) |
| Longitude | 91° 42' 47.19'' W (-91.713108°) |
| Elevation | 227.010193m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2024-08-23 06:14 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2024-08-23 11:14 UT |
| Duration | ≈1.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From up left to down right |
| Descent Angle | 104° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | - |
| First azimuth | 41.8° |
| First elevation | 42° |
| Last azimuth | 48.87° |
| Last elevation | 37° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -24 |
| Color | White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | We saw a really bright flash and 'sparks' come out of light. Light disappeared instantly and in it's place was 2 dull yellowish lights that stayed in the sky, in the same place, for the remainder of our trip to Iowa City, approx 15 more minutes. |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |