Reports Report 968ac (Event 968-2026)

Observer
Name Pamela B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks So Bright, Sparkly Like A Firework but DEFINITELY NOT a firework
Location
Address Chicago, IL
Latitude 41° 48' 2.14'' N (41.800594°)
Longitude 87° 36' 5.68'' W (-87.601578°)
Elevation 181.568222m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-10 22:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-11 04:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 116°
Moving
Facing azimuth 107.87°
First azimuth 67.66°
First elevation 24°
Last azimuth 124.36°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length -
Remarks Glowing sparkly train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -