The sky was very clear and this was a very spectacular fireball!
Location
Address
Northfield, IL
Latitude
42° 5' 54.36'' N (42.1°)
Longitude
87° 45' 53.39'' W (-87.76°)
Elevation
191.59m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-11-03 00:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2021-11-03 05:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
255°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White, Orange tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
The train lasted 2-3 seconds and began as the fireball began to angle downwards towards the horizon. It was a white ball that streaked across the sky at a downward angle for 2-3 seconds then started to burn up orange with a white tail for 2-3 seconds before Disappearing (burning up) completely.
