This report has been linked to the following event: Event 243-2015
Observer
Name
Stephanie W
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This object was so bright, I was waiting to hear a boom or crash upon impact. It appeared close due to its large size. It was so large it looked like a random firework, but bigger and brighter. It was fascinating to watch!
Location
Address
Mankato, MN
Latitude
44° 5' 44.57'' N (44.1°)
Longitude
94° 4' 2.93'' W (-94.07°)
Elevation
300.33m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-01-30 00:13 CST
UT Date & Time
2015-01-30 06:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
236°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
184°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-28
Color
the fireball was a very bright white, and the tail was blue and green. It was an extremely large fireball that lit up the southeastern sky, and was almost blinding to look at.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The fireball itself was flickering/flashing, and the tail appeared to be doing the same. I've never seen this bright of an object (aside from the sun) in the sky.
