Reports Report 3434arr (Event 3434-2013)
| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Karen H |
| Experience Level | 3/5 |
| Remarks | It seemed like it was quite large, I have seen some small meteors during meteor showers, but this was very bright and long lasting in comparison to anything I have ever seen. The light had length to it ( it was more of a streak - not a dot like a star) and there were several bright flashes as it moved across the sky. I can't give a precise address where I saw it since I was driving at the time. I was about 2 miles south of Janesville, Ia. on highway 218 northbound. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Janesville, Iowa, IA |
| Latitude | 42° 37' 41.6'' N (42.628223°) |
| Longitude | 92° 26' 56.31'' W (-92.448976°) |
| Elevation | - |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2013-12-26 17:40 CST |
| UT Date & Time | 2013-12-26 23:40 UT |
| Duration | ≈20s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From right to left |
| Descent Angle | 270° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | - |
| First azimuth | 45° |
| First elevation | 45° |
| Last azimuth | 315° |
| Last elevation | 45° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -13 |
| Color | bluish purple, white flashes |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Duration | - |
| Length | - |
| Remarks | - |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | It had several very bright flashes, as well as the continual bright light. At first I thought it could be a plane on fire. Then it was gone. It did not appear to hit the ground. |