Reports Report 5311e (Event 5311-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5311-2016
Observer
NameGeorge T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksMore of a very bright meteor than fireball, but orange color and brightness made it unique.
Location
AddressSt. Charles, IL
Latitude41° 55' 16.17'' N (41.92°)
Longitude 88° 21' 34.8'' W (-88.36°)
Elevation226.28m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-26 20:00 CST
UT Date & Time2016-12-27 02:00 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle120°
Moving
Facing azimuth120°
First azimuth120°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth125°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-