Reports Report 279bb (Event 279-2026)

Observer
Name Lee B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Mettawa, IL
Latitude 42° 14' 9.68'' N (42.236021°)
Longitude 87° 54' 35.2'' W (-87.909778°)
Elevation 206.664795m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-01-10 20:23 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-01-11 02:23 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 241°
Moving
Facing azimuth 80°
First azimuth 98°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 60°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Pink, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks 1 large pop,2 smaller pops
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks Pop
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fragmented in 3 pieces