This report has been linked to the following event: Event 678-2021
Observer
Name
Brendan M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
My time is exactly correct, since I immediately sent a text to catalog the time for reporting. I also believe there was a police vehicle in front of me heading eastbound on the same highway 123 that may have dashcam video of the spectacle. There is also a rock quarry company near that location that may be able to give you footage from security cameras as well.
Location
Address
Petersburg, IL
Latitude
40° 1' 7.16'' N (40.02°)
Longitude
89° 46' 35.58'' W (-89.78°)
Elevation
186.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-02-03 20:07 CST
UT Date & Time
2021-02-04 02:07 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
172°
Moving
Facing azimuth
85.51°
First azimuth
84.71°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
88.1°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
This was the brightest point of the fireball and it was very similar to a flash of lightening. It was bright enough to mistake night as day.
