Reports Report 25av (Event 25-2026)

Observer
Name Matt K
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks One of the coolest things I've ever seen.
Location
Address Clinton, IA
Latitude 41° 50' 13.15'' N (41.836987°)
Longitude 90° 11' 34.08'' W (-90.192801°)
Elevation 181.007675m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-01 18:17 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-02 00:17 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 126°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185°
First azimuth 170°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 190°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Green, Orange, Yellow
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 Green fireball with intermittent orange trail debris