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Observer
Name
jessica S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was facing NW and the ball of firedisapated before it hit the ground...about 1/4 mile above ground. Bright red/orange and w/a small tail that disappeared when burnedout. Looked the size of a basketball.
Location
Address
Rantoul, IL
Latitude
40° 16' 59.26'' N (40.283127°)
Longitude
88° 7' 7.78'' W (-88.118827°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-01-09 20:35 CST
UT Date & Time
2012-01-10 02:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Red & orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
