| Observer |
|
Name |
Steven S |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was on I35, and it was as bright or brighter than the headlights of oncoming cars. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Martensdale, IA |
|
Latitude |
41° 20' 18.54'' N (41.338483°)
|
|
Longitude |
93° 46' 45.93'' W (-93.779426°)
|
|
Elevation |
275.194916m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:30 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
14.77° |
|
First azimuth |
15.02° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
12.11° |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
|
Color |
White |
| 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 |
Single bright light broke up into smaller lights |
