Reports Report 1009a (Event 1009-2026)

Observer
Name Dustin F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There was a haze in the skies. So brightness could have been affected
Location
Address Markham, IL
Latitude 41° 37' 0.24'' N (41.616734°)
Longitude 87° 41' 23.55'' W (-87.689875°)
Elevation 189.360703m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-12 04:05 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-12 10:05 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 218.3°
First azimuth 218.83°
First elevation 44°
Last azimuth 217.41°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Green, Orange, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Went from light yellow to green Then the mass had a orange flash. Then went out
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks After the orange flash, I saw multiple orange pieces separate from each other