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Observer
Name
Julie S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This meteor was a cool white, and bright enough to catch my eye through a window while I was watching television. It was above the rooftops and disappeared past the roof line as it angled toward the ground. It had a glowing tail.
Location
Address
Palatine, IL
Latitude
42° 8' 13.14'' N (42.136984°)
Longitude
88° 0' 42.36'' W (-88.011766°)
Elevation
223.318m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-01-08 05:17 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-01-08 11:17 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
104°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
35°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
