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Observer Name Julie S Experience Level 1/5 Remarks I was driving home when I saw the “fireball” it was very bright like a spot light was shining on me. It only lasted for a few seconds and then disappeared. It was a very abnormal thing to see and I can’t even think of what it could have been.
Location Address Otsego, MN Latitude 45° 14' 35.82'' N (45.24°) Longitude 93° 32' 13.08'' W (-93.54°) Elevation 265.95m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2020-12-16 06:50 CST UT Date & Time 2020-12-16 12:50 UT Duration ≈3.5s
Direction Moving direction From down right to up left Descent Angle 297°
Moving Facing azimuth 72.59° First azimuth 51.33° First elevation 30° Last azimuth 58.63° Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -11 Color Blue, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation Unknown Duration - Length - Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation No Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation Unknown Remarks -