American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3646c (Event 3646-2015)

Observer
Name Margo W
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I caught it as I was watching tv through my front bay window. Way too fast for an airplane. It was really big and I was actually waiting to hear an explosion as it disappeared behind the buildings to the west. It went from higher in the sky straight down to the horizon from my view. When I started researching to see if anything was in the news, I found this site. Can't be sure of exact time but I was watching Dancing with the Stars.
Location
Address Chicago, IL
Latitude 41° 55' 29.35'' N (41.924819°)
Longitude 87° 47' 50.85'' W (-87.797459°)
Elevation 196.498m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-24 20:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-25 02:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 250°
Moving
Facing azimuth 287.28°
First azimuth 325.81°
First elevation 28°
Last azimuth 228.23°
Last elevation 1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -