Javascript Required
Observer
Name
Kristin T
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was in my car when I saw it straight ahead as it plunged down, also straight ahead. The round part was a very bright yellow/orange and seemed brighter around the edge. And it also had a fiery-looking yellow/orange tail.
Location
Address
Gurnee, IL
Latitude
42° 22' 8.49'' N (42.369024°)
Longitude
87° 59' 15.34'' W (-87.987595°)
Elevation
238.291245m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-12-05 17:35 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-12-05 23:35 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
165°
Moving
Facing azimuth
175.36°
First azimuth
175°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
175°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
