Reports Report 4589ce (Event 4589-2024)

Observer
Name Elizabeth L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving to McHenry from Arlington Heights and the exact time and location are my best guess. I was more focused on watching and being excited.
Location
Address Palatine, IL
Latitude 42° 8' 52.72'' N (42.147978°)
Longitude 88° 1' 53.4'' W (-88.031501°)
Elevation 230.330765m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-23 06:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-23 11:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 239°
Moving
Facing azimuth 319.86°
First azimuth 350.46°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 300°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright orange, looked like fire
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -