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Observer
Name
Rylie S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Absolutely incredible. I was driving home and I saw something bright appear directly above me. It lasted several seconds and was longer, and brighter than any shooting star I have ever seen.
Location
Address
Laura, IL
Latitude
40° 57' 49.31'' N (40.963698°)
Longitude
89° 55' 36.49'' W (-89.926802°)
Elevation
190.963776m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-08-19 22:53 CDT
UT Date & Time
2023-08-20 03:53 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
4°
Moving
Facing azimuth
358.25°
First azimuth
358.22°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
358.81°
Last elevation
64°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
White, tail was slightly orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
