Reports Report 1148a (Event 1148-2019)

Observer
Name Bob S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Only the terminal flash was observed.
Location
Address Crystal Lake, IL
Latitude 42° 11' 46.24'' N (42.196179°)
Longitude 88° 22' 14.73'' W (-88.370759°)
Elevation 273.017609m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-03-15 20:30 CDT
UT Date & Time 2019-03-16 01:30 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 149°
Moving
Facing azimuth 345°
First azimuth 345°
First elevation 34°
Last azimuth 345°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brightening of the sky to the same degree of a lightning strike, followed by immediate concentration of light to a small area looking similar to if an object contacted a power line.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -