Reports Report 6742e (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NameBrian C
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressSparta, IL
Latitude38° 9' 20.96'' N (38.16°)
Longitude 89° 42' 12.23'' W (-89.7°)
Elevation160.35m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 05:20 CST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth295°
First azimuth295°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth295°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration99.99s
Length20°
RemarksThe train was glowing initially (split second), and lasted as a smoke train for approx 4 minutes
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe fragmentation was small, while the main object was noticeably large. It appeared to go to, or at least very near, the ground