Reports Report 6742bj (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NamePaul W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksOnly that my neighbor was walking his dog about a half block behind me in the same direction and we shouted to each other "did you see that?!" I have gazed at the sky for shooting stars in Canada and Northern Wisconsin and never, ever seen anything like this.
Location
AddressIowa City, IA
Latitude41° 38' 38.44'' N (41.64°)
Longitude 91° 35' 55.74'' W (-91.6°)
Elevation236.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 05:15 CST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle174°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth180°
First elevation50°
Last azimuth190°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length20°
Remarksthere was clearly a glow that faded after a second or two, but it was definitely there after the train disappeared
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-