American Meteor Society

Reports Report 4175h (Event 4175-2025)

Observer
Name Ryan S
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving due north on Woodward Ave in Woodridge Illinois when I saw the fireball streak almost perfectly straight down and just fade away as it approached the horizon. It was white/light yellowish in color. Which other meteors I've witnessed were greenish in color. It lasted between 2-3 seconds and immediately looked at the clock and it was 9:31 PM CST.
Location
Address Woodridge, IL
Latitude 41° 44' 20.94'' N (41.739151°)
Longitude 88° 1' 50.53'' W (-88.030702°)
Elevation 234.987503m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-07-22 21:31 CDT
UT Date & Time 2025-07-23 02:31 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 182°
Moving
Facing azimuth 358.23°
First azimuth 358.31°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 357.35°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 10°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -