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Observer
Name
Kylie G
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving on the Stevenson express way when I saw what looked to be a shooting star but way bigger and bright green. It was coming down across the highway, some people even braked. It was over within seconds but definitely a viable green fireball.
Location
Address
Chicago, IL
Latitude
41° 48' 1.83'' N (41.800507°)
Longitude
87° 47' 36.41'' W (-87.793446°)
Elevation
180.369492m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-11-11 20:57 CST
UT Date & Time
2019-11-12 02:57 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
74.05°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-