Observer |
Name |
Amanda C |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
Wow. Can't wait to find out if anyone else saw it. |
Location |
Address |
Chicago, IL |
Latitude |
41° 59' 1.51'' N (41.983753°)
|
Longitude |
87° 42' 44.29'' W (-87.712303°)
|
Elevation |
181.828m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-02-06 01:27 CST
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-02-06 07:27 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
166° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
351.35° |
First azimuth |
345.07° |
First elevation |
72° |
Last azimuth |
354.37° |
Last elevation |
7° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
Green, Light Green, Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
25° |
Remarks |
sparkling gold, like a Roman candle but much bigger |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
one large flickering green ball, split into two near the end (approaching horizon) |