| Observer |
|
Name |
Amanda C |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Wow. Can't wait to find out if anyone else saw it. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chicago, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 59' 1.51'' N (41.983753°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 42' 44.29'' W (-87.712303°)
|
|
Elevation |
181.828m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-02-06 01:27 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-02-06 07:27 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
166° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
351.35° |
|
First azimuth |
345.07° |
|
First elevation |
72° |
|
Last azimuth |
354.37° |
|
Last elevation |
7° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
Green, Light Green, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
25° |
|
Remarks |
sparkling gold, like a Roman candle but much bigger |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
one large flickering green ball, split into two near the end (approaching horizon) |
