I was driving and thought there was a cop behind me the flashing was so bright.
Location
Address
Ruthven, IA
Latitude
43° 7' 10.02'' N (43.11945°)
Longitude
94° 52' 58.5'' W (-94.882917°)
Elevation
416.856262m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-04-08 05:22 CDT
UT Date & Time
2025-04-08 10:22 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
253°
Moving
Facing azimuth
271.3°
First azimuth
165.24°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
111.01°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Larger main piece in front was a bright yellow, with several orange fragments behind it. Series of flashes that lit up the sky like cop lights is what caught my attention.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
5-10 pieces of fragmentation following main piece as it traveled.
