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Observer
Name
Thomas H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Stonington, IL
Latitude
39° 37' 59.91'' N (39.633308°)
Longitude
89° 11' 36.44'' W (-89.193456°)
Elevation
186.708694m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-01-01 18:16 CST
UT Date & Time
2026-01-02 00:16 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
273.18°
First azimuth
226.57°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
251.75°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Green ball larger than stars or planet in size, like a basketball in sky. Flashed quickly then fragmented. Waited for sound but never heard anything over radio. It was quick like one or two seconds. Fragmented trail disappeared behind Bayer plant so never saw the end of path
