Reports Report 1539i (Event 1539-2021)

Observer
Name J J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Looked like a firework, but way too big and bright and no sound.
Location
Address Glen Ellyn, IL
Latitude 41° 50' 54.94'' N (41.848595°)
Longitude 88° 3' 10.11'' W (-88.052807°)
Elevation 221.480225m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-11 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time 2021-03-12 00:50 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 45°
Moving
Facing azimuth 35.61°
First azimuth 28.88°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 48.85°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length -
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -