| Observer |
|
Name |
Tamara |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
The train had a break in it, approximately in the middle. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chicago , IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 49' 31.88'' N (41.825522°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 37' 35.21'' W (-87.626446°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2011-12-07 22:40 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2011-12-08 04:40 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
84.78466° |
|
First azimuth |
93.53605° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
112.23956° |
|
Last elevation |
45° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
1 |
|
Color |
white |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
There was a sudden increase in the intensity of the white light, followed by an immediate dimming and subsequent disappearance of the fireball. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
