Reports Report 455e (Event 455-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 455-2018
Observer
NameDan A
Experience Level2/5
RemarksReally quite striking — looked like a bottle rocket shot from behind the apartment buildings opposite the park. MY WIFE SAW IT, TOO — AND SHE WAS ON THE PHONE WITH ME FROM IN THE CAR UP NEAR FULLERTON OR SO!!! She exclaimed into the phone, “what was that?!” Astonished, I said, you mean the same thing I just saw?
Location
AddressChicago, IL
Latitude41° 47' 52.33'' N (41.8°)
Longitude 87° 35' 37.72'' W (-87.59°)
Elevation179.44m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-02-02 17:20 CST
UT Date & Time2018-02-02 23:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom left to right
Descent Angle90°
Moving
Facing azimuth349°
First azimuth345°
First elevation18°
Last azimuth352°
Last elevation14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-6
ColorPhosphorescent white (like a bottle rocket), then orange-yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksLooked like a bottle rocket -- phosphorescent white, like a sparkler, then suddenly orange-yellow
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-