Reports Report 1539bn (Event 1539-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1539-2021
Observer
NameKathy B
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIt was the biggest falling star I've ever seen
Location
AddressDowners Grove, IL
Latitude41° 49' 23.77'' N (41.82°)
Longitude 88° 0' 6.79'' W (-88°)
Elevation218.54m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-11 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time2021-03-12 00:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle110°
Moving
Facing azimuth316.3°
First azimuth288.21°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth334.25°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length50°
RemarksGlowing train
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-