Reports Report 5049d (Event 5049-2024)

Observer
Name Nicholas D
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Fireball appeared large, half inch plus across, one inch long. Myself and 8year old son both saw and were stunned at size and brightness. Lost visual in trees to west. Very cool experience.
Location
Address Jefferson, IA
Latitude 41° 58' 17.51'' N (41.97153°)
Longitude 94° 21' 18.2'' W (-94.355055°)
Elevation 324.664856m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-01 21:05 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-02 02:05 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 220°
Last elevation 70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Wooshing
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -