Reports Report 243d (Event 243-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 243-2015
Observer
NameJosh W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis phenomena was exceptionally bright. My first instinct was that it was a helicopter spot light, but there was no helicopter engine sound and it was even brighter and much more saturated. My entire street lit up. It may have traveled farther than I showed, as the neighboring houses blocked my view after i saw it. It was very fast, I saw the object for only a few seconds. i saw the light it let off for about 1-2 seconds before looking up. 2-5 seconds is how long i had visual contact with it, then it passed the neighboring houses, like i stated.
Location
AddressCedar Rapids, IA
Latitude41° 57' 35.43'' N (41.96°)
Longitude 91° 39' 40.74'' W (-91.66°)
Elevation223.45m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-01-30 00:18 CST
UT Date & Time2015-01-30 06:18 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle94°
Moving
Facing azimuth327.62°
First azimuth323.66°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth344.67°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorYellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-