| Observer |
|
Name |
Matthew M |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
I checked the Heavens-Above website for possible ISS passes and iridium flares. None were listed for the time the fireball occurred. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Mattoon, WI |
|
Latitude |
45° 0' 29.09'' N (45.008081°)
|
|
Longitude |
89° 3' 26.01'' W (-89.057225°)
|
|
Elevation |
402.193207m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2015-04-29 22:41 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2015-04-30 03:41 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
92° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
269.32° |
|
First azimuth |
288.15° |
|
First elevation |
25° |
|
Last azimuth |
290.21° |
|
Last elevation |
22° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-4 |
|
Color |
Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
It almost doubled in size and increased brightness. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
