Reports Report 1961h (Event 1961-2016)

Observer
Name Robert T
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I have seen several fireballs but this is the first time during the day
Location
Address Decatur, IL
Latitude 39° 50' 0.73'' N (39.833535°)
Longitude 89° 0' 3.41'' W (-89.000947°)
Elevation 183.772m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-06-06 11:45 CDT
UT Date & Time 2016-06-06 16:45 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 124°
Moving
Facing azimuth 268.73°
First azimuth 264.38°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 271.76°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Green, Light 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 Small orange pieces falling off