Observer |
Name |
pj t |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
it was very quick, but very big and bright. At first i thought it might have been an aircraft falling - but i don't think it was. |
Location |
Address |
Glen Ellyn, IL |
Latitude |
41° 53' 32.03'' N (41.89223°)
|
Longitude |
88° 4' 20.77'' W (-88.072437°)
|
Elevation |
232.695206m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2014-03-14 21:21 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-03-15 02:21 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up to down |
Descent Angle |
180° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
- |
First azimuth |
- |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
- |
Last elevation |
1° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
Color |
White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
2s |
Length |
50° |
Remarks |
ball was large as it fell leaving a glowing trail as it descended. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |