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Observer
Name
Andrew R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I saw a colorful fireball a few years ago that was widely reported and never thought I'd see another one but was working at my computer late facing the window outside to the east
Location
Address
Mundelein, IL
Latitude
42° 16' 40.7'' N (42.277971°)
Longitude
88° 3' 46.33'' W (-88.062869°)
Elevation
244.712m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-18 23:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-19 05:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
179°
Moving
Facing azimuth
45°
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
30°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
