| Observer |
|
Name |
Erica W |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
The trajectory of it appeared to be almost straight downward while facing the W/NW. I lost sight of it when it fell behind a treeline. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Palatine, IL |
|
Latitude |
42° 8' 21.55'' N (42.139319°)
|
|
Longitude |
88° 2' 27.76'' W (-88.041045°)
|
|
Elevation |
226.060669m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2025-02-20 20:20 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2025-02-21 02:20 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
186° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
290° |
|
First azimuth |
290° |
|
First elevation |
55° |
|
Last azimuth |
290° |
|
Last elevation |
10° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-16 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow, 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 |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
