Reports Report 1740b (Event 1740-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1740-2023
Observer
NameBrian K
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving when I saw it so I couldn't tell if if made any sounds. It was before the sun came up. I thought it was a fast moving bright plane but it was going down way to fast and too bright and disappeared before reaching the ground.
Location
AddressWest Des Moines, IA
Latitude41° 31' 6.37'' N (41.52°)
Longitude 93° 50' 46.69'' W (-93.85°)
Elevation288.62m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-24 06:15 CDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-24 11:15 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle18°
Moving
Facing azimuth320°
First azimuth300°
First elevation80°
Last azimuth340°
Last elevation28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-25
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-