Javascript Required
Javascript is required: please enable javascript on your browser.
Observer
Name
Linda J
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
By the size of this fireball it looked like it might be a fragment of a larger one. It was very bright and neon green/orange and it came straight down (didn't appear to fall at an angle). We had car windows closed, so not sure if any sound was associated with it.
Location
Address
Lisle, IL
Latitude
41° 47' 12.29'' N (41.786748°)
Longitude
88° 4' 26.3'' W (-88.073971°)
Elevation
213.298m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-16 19:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-17 01:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
246.94°
First azimuth
252.14°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
246.4°
Last elevation
1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Orange
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
-