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Observer
Name
Eric R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
only lasted 2 seconds, was driving northbound on I-57 while it appeared just west on the highway. Was traveling at about a 60 degree angle towards the ground. Disappeared before hitting the ground
Location
Address
Markham, IL
Latitude
41° 35' 19.88'' N (41.588855°)
Longitude
87° 43' 44.58'' W (-87.729051°)
Elevation
205.332901m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-23 21:15 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-24 02:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
-
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
__
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
reddish hue
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
