this is the second fireball that I have seen in the past couple of years...this one was even more surprising than the first as it appeared from behind me directly overhead...the first one appeared lower on the horizon...also...not exactly sure of the date, but I think it was 4/24
Location
Address
Sheffield, IL
Latitude
41° 24' 53.6'' N (41.41489°)
Longitude
89° 45' 10.8'' W (-89.753°)
Elevation
194.915451m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-04-24 20:35 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-04-25 01:35 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
269.64°
First azimuth
91.32°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
271.44°
Last elevation
67°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
70°
Remarks
direct overhead smoke trail following glowing green narrowing as the distance widened
