Reports Report 1539r (Event 1539-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1539-2021
Observer
NameTristan H
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressCarpentersville, IL
Latitude42° 6' 42.96'' N (42.11°)
Longitude 88° 17' 18.84'' W (-88.29°)
Elevation231.05m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-11 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time2021-03-12 00:50 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle108°
Moving
Facing azimuth299.69°
First azimuth262.98°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth320.6°
Last elevation33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length11°
RemarksIt looked like a smoke trail, but the object was bright enough to cause some after-image in my eyes.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-