It was massive Lasted a long time and seemed to be angled downward. I i figured it would hit earth but probably not. It lit up the sky around it and a tail that glowed and was super long. The front of the object was bright like a star and the ones trailing behind were on fire! Very special moment. And very coincidental and meaning full with what I have been going through right now in life.
Location
Address
Mason City, IA
Latitude
43° 9' 11.56'' N (43.15321°)
Longitude
93° 13' 20.03'' W (-93.222231°)
Elevation
344.138123m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-01-24 00:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2026-01-24 06:45 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
268°
Moving
Facing azimuth
12.6°
First azimuth
21.61°
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
8.05°
Last elevation
38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Light Blue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
15°
Remarks
A very long trail that lasted as long as where i spotted it initially.
