Reports Report 7783b (Event 7783-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7783-2022
Observer
NamePhoenix M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI used to live high in the Appalachian Mtns, have never seen a meteor this bright white, large, or seemingly close to the horizon. I was laying on Lee St Beach 60202, flat looking w/ my head 90 degrees straight up, when I turned to appx 60 degrees North up the shore when the bright light caught my eye. I had to turn my head completely to 30-20 degrees to watch it, seemed so close to the horizon. I was looking basically straight towards Gross Pointe Lighthouse, just laying down w/ my head turned. Was no sound. Waited 15-20 more minutes, no similar fireballs occurred after.
Location
AddressEvanston, IL
Latitude42° 2' 9.24'' N (42.04°)
Longitude 87° 40' 11.01'' W (-87.67°)
Elevation177.91m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-01 22:43 CDT
UT Date & Time2022-11-02 03:43 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle215°
Moving
Facing azimuth355°
First azimuth358.94°
First elevation47°
Last azimuth353.11°
Last elevation22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was a large bright white Q-tip like explosive end with a bright white tail that had a break in it.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksIn the tail there seemed to be a break and then some sputtering of the light in it.