| Observer |
|
Name |
David K |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
this was the coolest sighting I have ever seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
West Des Moines, IA |
|
Latitude |
41° 34' 16.74'' N (41.571318°)
|
|
Longitude |
93° 48' 6.91'' W (-93.801919°)
|
|
Elevation |
294.298126m |
| 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 up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
351.4° |
|
First azimuth |
4.19° |
|
First elevation |
49° |
|
Last azimuth |
337° |
|
Last elevation |
40° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-19 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
A whooshing sound |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It fragmented into many pieces that burned out. |
