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Observer
Name
Muhammad K
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Observed while flying an aircraft from 36000 feet at a speed of Mach .78 and Magnetic Heading 247 Degrees. Debris most likely landed in Lake Michigan based on the trajectory.
Location
Address
Chicago, IL
Latitude
42° 16' 10.38'' N (42.269549°)
Longitude
83° 37' 50.79'' W (-83.630775°)
Elevation
236.934753m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-12-26 20:28 EDT
UT Date & Time
2023-12-27 01:28 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
171°
Moving
Facing azimuth
294.27°
First azimuth
290.28°
First elevation
23°
Last azimuth
291.14°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Broke up into at least 2-3 pieces
