This seemed so different from shooting stars I’ve seen in the past. It was lower, brighter, and bigger. It seemed like I could actually make out the shape of the celestial object.
Location
Address
Libertyville, IL
Latitude
42° 18' 17.21'' N (42.304781°)
Longitude
87° 56' 53.06'' W (-87.948071°)
Elevation
199.862152m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-10-28 19:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2022-10-29 00:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
78°
Moving
Facing azimuth
153.43°
First azimuth
109.75°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It just looked like a craggly rock bright with heat or light from friction.
