Reports Report 6746u (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NameMichael G
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressChicago, IL
Latitude41° 45' 45.43'' N (41.76°)
Longitude 87° 33' 59.8'' W (-87.57°)
Elevation177.78m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-19 23:43 CDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 04:43 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle184°
Moving
Facing azimuth17.3°
First azimuth56.27°
First elevation19°
Last azimuth6.7°
Last elevation15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorOrange, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThe flashes were inconsistent with aircraft lights. They were random. It was as if something was popping and letting off the flashes.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThe entire object was fragmented. And becoming moreso the further north it went.