We originally thought it was lightning, but the next day the newspaper reported it was a meteor and encouraged people who saw something to report it. So I am. It was between about 5:30 pm and 6pm but I don't remember the exact time. It was cloudy so all we saw were flashes of light.
Location
Address
Rochester, MN
Latitude
43° 57' 5.19'' N (43.951442°)
Longitude
92° 21' 15.93'' W (-92.354426°)
Elevation
342.186066m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
Unknown
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
38.79°
First azimuth
137.31°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was cloudy so all I saw were 2-3 quick flashes of light. Like lightning.
