Reports Report 5311p (Event 5311-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5311-2016
Observer
NameKevin W
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI thought it was a firework since it was green. My wife and I both watched it wondering if it was a meteor or a firework then we noticed that it was windy because the trees were blowing but the object was traveling straight down on an angle not being affected by the wind as would a firework would.
Location
AddressCrestwood, IL
Latitude41° 39' 32.62'' N (41.66°)
Longitude 87° 45' 31.32'' W (-87.76°)
Elevation183.5m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-26 20:30 CST
UT Date & Time2016-12-27 02:30 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle131°
Moving
Facing azimuth87.91°
First azimuth91.04°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth101.65°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorGreen, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-