Reports Report 4589bd (Event 4589-2024)

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?
Photo
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 -