Reports Report 7285a (Event 7285-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7285-2020
Observer
NameBrandon S
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressNaperville, IL
Latitude41° 41' 53.75'' N (41.7°)
Longitude 88° 13' 1.8'' W (-88.22°)
Elevation206.38m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-01 17:30 CST
UT Date & Time2020-12-01 23:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle108°
Moving
Facing azimuth47.06°
First azimuth41.25°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth65.12°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length30°
RemarksThere was a trail of smoke and what appeared to be glowing fragments falling off of the fireball as it disintegrated.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksPieces were visible falling away from the larger fireball. Their trajectories were noteworthy as they seemed to spiral a bit.