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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
-