American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1740n (Event 1740-2017)

Observer
Name Jeff M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was on the steps of a 120 + year old church before I seen this. Right before this I was talking to my friend about being the light to shine down upon others so they can find you in darkness. Spreading love and light. Like a lighthouse. I believe it was a sign from something greater than we know.
Location
Address Chicago, IL
Latitude 42° 0' 28.32'' N (42.007867°)
Longitude 87° 40' 21.43'' W (-87.67262°)
Elevation 181.216m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-05-26 00:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2017-05-26 05:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 130°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 225°
Last elevation 70°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
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 -