Reports Report 6742bd (Event 6742-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6742-2020
Observer
NameJames M
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressClinton, IL
Latitude40° 7' 27.36'' N (40.12°)
Longitude 88° 59' 43.46'' W (-89°)
Elevation222.75m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-18 05:35 CST
UT Date & Time2020-11-18 11:35 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth270°
First azimuth275.14°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth270°
Last elevation29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAbout 2/3 of the way through the duration of the event, the fireball appeared to split into two equal parts and one part assumed a different trajectory.