Reports Report 1984ab (Event 1984-2025)

Observer
Name Philip R
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Very detailed. Could see what looked like flames trailing behind it. I have never seen one look so close, only star that are more white further out.
Location
Address Williamsburg, IA
Latitude 41° 40' 56.2'' N (41.682278°)
Longitude 92° 0' 29.2'' W (-92.008112°)
Elevation 250.661819m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-04-08 05:22 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-04-08 10:22 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 123°
Moving
Facing azimuth 257.66°
First azimuth 240.72°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 307.69°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange, Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 20s
Length 10°
Remarks Looked like a fireball.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -