Reports Report 1892g (Event 1892-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1892-2021
Observer
NameThom U
Experience Level2/5
RemarksMy wife saw a much brighter fireball while we were driving, many years ago and reported it here, thanks.
Location
AddressChampaign, IL
Latitude40° 5' 39.74'' N (40.09°)
Longitude 88° 17' 14.98'' W (-88.29°)
Elevation219.2m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-03-24 20:39 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-03-25 01:39 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle157°
Moving
Facing azimuth325.27°
First azimuth339.58°
First elevation85°
Last azimuth18.43°
Last elevation18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFor the last 10% to 1/8 of its run it seemed so spread out like the tip of a paintbrush