| Observer |
|
Name |
Brian L |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It's the second time I've seen a bolide from this locale. A little different than the last but still very memorable! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Morris, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 18' 27.32'' N (41.30759°)
|
|
Longitude |
88° 23' 2.58'' W (-88.38405°)
|
|
Elevation |
167.709m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2017-12-14 21:27 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-12-15 03:27 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
147° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
180° |
|
First azimuth |
23° |
|
First elevation |
71° |
|
Last azimuth |
185° |
|
Last elevation |
23° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-14 |
|
Color |
Yellow, green |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
1.5s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Primary ball was cartwheeling with train behind that fragmented off, leaving glitter-like effect that dissipated. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Glowing bits seemed to part from the primary ball, slow, then fade out. |
