This report has been linked to the following event: Event 229-2018
Observer
Name
Amy B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Jerseyville, IL
Latitude
39° 7' 2.98'' N (39.12°)
Longitude
90° 19' 32.56'' W (-90.33°)
Elevation
202.67m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-18 19:06 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-19 01:06 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
150°
First azimuth
120°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
200°
Last elevation
36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
-
Remarks
Looked like the end of a firework. Sparks and it was bright but not as brights and the fireball. When I saw the fireball I thought it was a helicopter light that’s how bright it was and it caught my attention
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A bright light just appeared and sailed across the sky quickly and the end had a trail of sparks
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Would compare to a firework being set off. The kind of trail that leaves with sparks
