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(meteorobs) Fireball Report 3/31/2004 8:43 PM CST: In West Union, Iowa (fwd)




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From:    NAMN Fireball Reports <namn@atmob.org>
Subject: Fireball Report 3/31/2004 8:43 PM CST: In West Union, Iowa
Date:    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 21:56:21 -0500 (EST)

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Your Town/State/Country? West Union, Iowa USA


Date of fireball? 3/31/2004


Time of fireball? 8:43 PM CST


What compass direction did the fireball appear from? SE


What compass direction did the fireball DISAPPEAR from? SSW


How long, in seconds, were you able to see it in the sky? 3


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it APPEARED?
(As a reference, a closed fist held at arm's length is
approximately 10 degrees.)
  20


How many degrees off the horizon was it when it DISAPPEARED? 15


How bright did it appear?
Like a star, Venus, the Moon, or the setting Sun?
  Venus ++


Did it have any color(s)? Green


Did it appear to fall apart as it went by? What did that look like?
  Bright green center with a fuzzy green around it


Did it leave a persistent streak in the sky after it was gone?
How long did that last?
  A brief streak


How fast did it move? Use a 1 to 5 scale, 1 being
VERY slow, and 5 being extremely quick.
  4


Did you hear a sound?
If yes, what was the time delay from sighting to sound?
  No


What is the closest Town/State to where you saw the fireball?
  In West Union, Iowa


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