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Observer
Name
AG H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was speaking with my sister on the phone while heading north (Edens Expressway (W)). I am not absolutely clear as to my exact location on the road. The phone call began at 5:09 pm CST. I estimate that the sighting occurred approximately 10 plus minutes into the call.
Location
Address
Skokie, IL
Latitude
42° 2' 12.52'' N (42.03681°)
Longitude
87° 45' 57.92'' W (-87.76609°)
Elevation
189.881m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-02 17:20 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-02-02 23:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
116°
Moving
Facing azimuth
22.79°
First azimuth
12.48°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
18.65°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-23
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
-
Remarks
It resembled an enormous bottle rocket
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It seemed to break apart with 2 flashes
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The very end seemed to break apart
