This report has been linked to the following event: Event 455-2018
Observer
Name
Blair J
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Chicago, IL
Latitude
41° 52' 1.69'' N (41.87°)
Longitude
87° 36' 26.2'' W (-87.61°)
Elevation
177.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-02 17:20 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-02-02 23:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
322.55°
First azimuth
313.25°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
332.71°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing train that appeared then faded out after the fireball exploded.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
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
Observation
Yes
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.