American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3438aq (Event 3438-2013)

Observer
Name Jim C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving and saw the very bright light for a brief time. It may have been visible earlier but I just didn't notice it as I viewed it through the side window and my concentration had been out the windshield. It was really quite remarkable even for the brief time I saw it as it was very bright and very green in color.
Location
Address Mapleton, IA
Latitude 42° 6' 31.2'' N (42.108668°)
Longitude 95° 52' 11.88'' W (-95.869966°)
Elevation 329.342987m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-27 22:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-28 04:30 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 357.86°
First azimuth 359.29°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 358.82°
Last elevation 1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -