Reports Report 5268a (Event 5268-2017)

Observer
Name Matthew G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Stonington, IL
Latitude 39° 38' 33.78'' N (39.642717°)
Longitude 89° 11' 28.19'' W (-89.191165°)
Elevation 185.724m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-12-14 20:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2017-12-15 02:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 99°
Moving
Facing azimuth 77.06°
First azimuth 101.34°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 30.69°
Last elevation 65°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Pulsing green and blue, lit up area around me. Small fragments appeared to separate and continue burning like a sparkler. Awe inspiring.