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Observer
Name
Caroline O
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was in the drive thru at starbucks and the lights along the entry to home depot across the street started flashing - that's what drew my eyes. Then there it was - a long flash, low on the horizon. Bigger and brighter than I've ever seen.
Location
Address
Bettendorf, IA
Latitude
41° 32' 21.58'' N (41.539329°)
Longitude
90° 31' 8.66'' W (-90.519073°)
Elevation
205.248062m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-11-07 06:20 CST
UT Date & Time
2025-11-07 12:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
86°
Moving
Facing azimuth
346.44°
First azimuth
323.62°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
358.95°
Last elevation
27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
