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Observer
Name
Tim J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I'm a heavy equipment operator on the south shore of Lake Michigan in East Chicago Indiana. I was on break in my machine when I saw what I initially thought was a plane falling, it was an incredible site to see for sure. It lit the entire lake up a bright green color.
Location
Address
East Chicago, IN
Latitude
41° 40' 59.21'' N (41.683114°)
Longitude
87° 25' 21.41'' W (-87.422613°)
Elevation
181.601m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-02-06 01:24 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-02-06 07:24 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
5.98°
First azimuth
349.58°
First elevation
34°
Last azimuth
97.13°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
1°
Remarks
Like a glowing smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was a bright green flash
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
