At first it was so unbelievable that I thought it was a roman candle but quickly realized it was impossible because of the incredible distance it spanned across the sky and out of sight as it disappeared over the trees and horizon in the distance. It was very up close and visible. I clearly watched it for 3 to 5 seconds at least. I posted on Facebook and others saw it too! Hopefully I find out who else saw it on my Facebook profile page! https://www.facebook.com/Dmilam4/posts/10218067165224089?notif_id=1575419476720279¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic Look me up on Ralph Deene Milam
Location
Address
Pekin, IL
Latitude
40° 34' 56.67'' N (40.582408°)
Longitude
89° 36' 48.97'' W (-89.613603°)
Elevation
186.840744m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-12-03 18:16 CST
UT Date & Time
2019-12-04 00:16 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
242°
Moving
Facing azimuth
90°
First azimuth
135°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
45°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Blue, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
60°
Remarks
It was a long bright glowing blue tail that extended for a long way behind the head of the fireball. I was coming up the Sheridan Road and the fireball disappeared out of sight from right to left as I was driving toward it.
