This report has been linked to the following event: Event 243-2015
Observer
Name
Tyler M
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I had just parked my car and was going through my phone and when I looked up I saw the fireball immediately, it was huge. So big I thought it was going to do some damage, and then it just burned up. Amazing.
Location
Address
Des Moines, IA
Latitude
41° 34' 47.53'' N (41.58°)
Longitude
93° 37' 26.98'' W (-93.62°)
Elevation
243.78m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2015-01-30 00:15 CST
UT Date & Time
2015-01-30 06:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
230°
Moving
Facing azimuth
78.53°
First azimuth
72.73°
First elevation
24°
Last azimuth
50.41°
Last elevation
4°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Blue, Green, Light Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
40°
Remarks
Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It almost looked like one of those fireworks that doesn't explode it just kind of falls apart.
