Reports Report 1382ej (Event 1382-2016)

Observer
Name Chad B
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fireball was stunning. It seemed so close, like someone fired a mid-level firework in the camp nearby.
Location
Address Oakwood, IL
Latitude 40° 7' 59.82'' N (40.133282°)
Longitude 87° 44' 12.78'' W (-87.736884°)
Elevation 176.66m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-04-15 22:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2016-04-16 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 98°
Moving
Facing azimuth 265°
First azimuth 250°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 275°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Distant remnants flashed