I really felt close to a possible impact site, and was looking for any sign of a small fire so I could investigate. If I owned a metal detector I would have researched a few areas as it seemed so close. I have never observed a meteor appear to come straight down from the sky given my perspective. It was awesome!!!
Location
Address
Bartlett, IL
Latitude
42° 0' 49.06'' N (42.013629°)
Longitude
88° 11' 0.09'' W (-88.183359°)
Elevation
247.510223m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-02-17 01:22 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-02-17 07:22 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
181°
Moving
Facing azimuth
164.88°
First azimuth
164.1°
First elevation
9°
Last azimuth
164.02°
Last elevation
2°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Seemed to “pop” or fragment twice with the largest glow happening right above the tree line.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was similar to a firework, but coming directly straight down, like a bottle rocket with two explosions
