Reports Report 7845b (Event 7845-2024)

Observer
Name Gene L
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks My friend saw it also. I was driving and just saw it out of the corner of my eye. I noted the time but my location was approximate.
Location
Address Skokie, IL
Latitude 42° 2' 34.91'' N (42.043031°)
Longitude 87° 44' 49.48'' W (-87.747079°)
Elevation 192.400558m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-13 22:35 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-14 04:35 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 196°
Moving
Facing azimuth 180°
First azimuth 201.54°
First elevation 72°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 46°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
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 Slight fragmentation, looked like a smudge