Reports Report 2793aq (Event 2793-2025)

Observer
Name Lori S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was very bright, that’s what caught my eye, as I was driving North on I-35. It seemed very close.
Location
Address , IA
Latitude 41° 23' 59.74'' N (41.399927°)
Longitude 93° 46' 24.25'' W (-93.773404°)
Elevation 277.218842m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-05-23 01:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-05-23 06:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 232°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35.67°
First azimuth 44.97°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 31.86°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Several lighted “sparks” were behind the main ball