Live Intercept Case ID: 86f65ac9

SIGHTING: MARSHALLTOWN, IA

Sighted On

Thursday 06. July 2017

Reported On

Friday 07. July 2017

Classification

Fireball

Duration

10 seconds

Witness Testimony

" Orange/red light seen on west side of town.It was 10:00 p.m, on the west side of town near Casey's gas station on Lincoln Way. As I was driving, I noticed a large orange/red ball of light in the sky heading south at a fast speed, there was visible stars & no obstructions near, the light was very intense and it didn't seem to be too high up in the sky, I kept my eye on the light and it eventually got dimmer & completely disappeared within about 10 seconds. "

Source: NUFORC

Intelligence Discussion

Coordinates

Latitude

42.0495°

Longitude

-92.908°

Technical Specs

Classification Fireball

Duration 10 seconds

Source NUFORC

Case Number #134989

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