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Observer
Name
mike g
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
driving East on Highway 30 in Benton County iowa just south of keystone saw a flash like fireworks North of the road come out of the clouds. When looking out drivers side window saw the steak across the sky from North towards the west. It was still dusk filtered light.
Location
Address
keystone, IA
Latitude
41° 59' 53.98'' N (41.998329°)
Longitude
92° 11' 50.67'' W (-92.197407°)
Elevation
-
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
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
75°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
White green.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
glow
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
flash from behind clouds like fireworks
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
seems to burn up into pieces
