Reports Report 1539bz (Event 1539-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1539-2021
Observer
NameBrian G
Experience Level1/5
RemarksMy wife first saw it. I looked up and also saw it. She said shooting star? I said no. It was huge and no tail that I could see. It was about the size of the tip of my finger if I held it in front of me with extended arm.
Location
AddressGurnee, IL
Latitude42° 22' 20.48'' N (42.37°)
Longitude 87° 58' 11.65'' W (-87.97°)
Elevation232.27m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-11 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time2021-03-12 00:45 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth280°
First azimuth250°
First elevation45°
Last azimuth310°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorBlue, Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-