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Observer
Name
Margy V
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It suddenly appeared. I was afraid a plane had exploded but it was just a bright light that looked like fire. Only lasted a few seconds. I decided it must have been a meteor or something like it.
Location
Address
Omaha, IA
Latitude
41° 29' 42.28'' N (41.495077°)
Longitude
95° 53' 18.78'' W (-95.88855°)
Elevation
315.485962m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
1°
Last elevation
42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Orange, Yellow
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
-