Reports Report 1539av (Event 1539-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1539-2021
Observer
NameVytas I
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI've see plenty of meteors while doing visual astronomy. This is something I've never seen before while observing the night sky.
Location
AddressSugar Grove, IL
Latitude41° 48' 27.69'' N (41.81°)
Longitude 88° 29' 4.74'' W (-88.48°)
Elevation227.17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-11 18:44 CST
UT Date & Time2021-03-12 00:44 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle112°
Moving
Facing azimuth331°
First azimuth322.43°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth326.53°
Last elevation24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorYellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksMany small white fragments that disappeared quickly came off of the meteor towards the end of its duration.