Reports Report 580n (Event 580-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 580-2015
Observer
NameJoseph K
Experience Level3/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressJoliet, IL
Latitude41° 31' 43.53'' N (41.53°)
Longitude 88° 4' 18.37'' W (-88.07°)
Elevation165.94m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-03-05 20:43 CST
UT Date & Time2015-03-06 02:43 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle244°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth180°
First elevation37°
Last azimuth200°
Last elevation32°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorPurple, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length12°
RemarksGlowed red purple then white
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksSplit up into 3 pieces after the flash for less than a second
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksFlash then 3 frags