The object was visible for only a brief period of time, then diminished. I was driving towards it and then turned, so the data concerning location may not be as reliable as had I been standing still.
Location
Address
Champaign, IL
Latitude
40° 5' 52.31'' N (40.097865°)
Longitude
88° 13' 37.07'' W (-88.226964°)
Elevation
231.607m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-07-18 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-07-19 01:40 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
121°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270.43°
First azimuth
249.69°
First elevation
31°
Last azimuth
258.98°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
There was a long glowing train at the end of a small bright ball. It appeared to be like flames wavering behind the ball. At some point the train disappeared and only the light remained, then the light diminished.
