Reports Report 3434se (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name Joe A
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Ames, IA
Latitude 42° 3' 41.51'' N (42.061531°)
Longitude 93° 34' 5.83'' W (-93.568287°)
Elevation 308.277649m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 17:40 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-26 23:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth 4.34°
First azimuth 8.09°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 340.21°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color -
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks two flashes of light, similar to lightning
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks a trail of sparks followed it; like fireworks being launched in to the sky