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Observer
Name
Laszlo K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Chicago, IL
Latitude
41° 59' 34.34'' N (41.992872°)
Longitude
87° 51' 59.05'' W (-87.866402°)
Elevation
199.297m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-02-06 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2016-02-07 00:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
260°
Moving
Facing azimuth
10°
First azimuth
310°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Dark Green, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Like a sudden bright flare. As it streaked it quickly broke into to distinct pieces. One curved down lower while the other seemed to continue on its course. Both flares disappeared quickly but the speed was undeniable!
