Reports Report 455t (Event 455-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 455-2018
Observer
NameBlair J
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressChicago, IL
Latitude41° 52' 1.69'' N (41.87°)
Longitude 87° 36' 26.2'' W (-87.61°)
Elevation177.27m
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 up left to down right
Descent Angle96°
Moving
Facing azimuth322.55°
First azimuth313.25°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth332.71°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length20°
RemarksGlowing train that appeared then faded out after the fireball exploded.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
Remarks It split in 2 parts right as it terminated with the brightest and largest part appearing to shoot upward away from earth maybe 3-5 degrees and a much small trail continuing on for 3-5 degrees.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks It split in 2 parts right as it terminated with the brightest and largest part appearing to shoot upward away from earth maybe 3-5 degrees and a much small trail continuing on for 3-5 degrees.