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Observer
Name
Susan K
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This is the 2nd time in 6 months I saw almost the exact sighting in the same area in the sky. Same streak and brightness and color in almost the exact place in the sky. I feel fortunate and would love someone else's confirmation of what I saw
Location
Address
Highland Park, IL
Latitude
42° 12' 19.59'' N (42.205443°)
Longitude
87° 49' 41.92'' W (-87.82831°)
Elevation
196.335m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-05-26 00:01 CDT
UT Date & Time
2017-05-26 05:01 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
88°
Moving
Facing azimuth
33.98°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
295.55°
Last elevation
52°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-