Reports Report 5566dx (Event 5566-2019)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5566-2019
Observer
NameJim S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWOW!!!!
Location
AddressDecatur, IL
Latitude39° 51' 11.98'' N (39.85°)
Longitude 88° 52' 40.75'' W (-88.88°)
Elevation198.72m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2019-11-11 20:55 CST
UT Date & Time2019-11-12 02:55 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle149°
Moving
Facing azimuth230°
First azimuth220°
First elevation18°
Last azimuth240°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorLight blue, orange, yellow, light green, white
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length15°
RemarksMultiple smaller trains as it fragmented.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright flash about 60% through it’s flight. LOTS of fragmentation!
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAs above. Saw this out of bedroom window. Appeared like they could make it to the ground!