It sputtered and flashed when it broke apart into 2 main pieces, and a few much smaller fragments, just before it stopped glowing altogether. Surprisingly bright.
Location
Address
Seneca, IL
Latitude
41° 16' 34.44'' N (41.276233°)
Longitude
88° 34' 29.4'' W (-88.574832°)
Elevation
197.913208m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-22 21:47 CST
UT Date & Time
2021-12-23 03:47 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
263°
Moving
Facing azimuth
179.33°
First azimuth
216.81°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
144.95°
Last elevation
54°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
15°
Remarks
Glowing train, appears to break into 2 leaving 2 trains
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It broke into 2 main pieces leaving a short glowing trail behind both parts
