Reports Report 580q (Event 580-2015)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 580-2015
Observer
NameBrian L
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was very, very cool!
Location
AddressMorris, IL
Latitude41° 18' 26.45'' N (41.31°)
Longitude 88° 23' 21.27'' W (-88.39°)
Elevation166.82m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2015-03-05 20:45 CST
UT Date & Time2015-03-06 02:45 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle66°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth199°
First elevation61°
Last azimuth161°
Last elevation51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorOrange, Red
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1.5s
Length24°
RemarksRather than a solid line, it appeared to be a staccato line of various length fragments as if material were breaking off from the falling body, slowing, then burning briefly until extinct.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-