Reports Report 2859a (Event 2859-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 2859-2023
Observer
NameHeather N
Experience Level4/5
RemarksShort lived downward orange diagonal streak ended in small white flash then broke into pieces and faded away
Location
AddressElgin, IL
Latitude42° 1' 45.52'' N (42.03°)
Longitude 88° 17' 29.59'' W (-88.29°)
Elevation236.66m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-06-01 23:01 CDT
UT Date & Time2023-06-02 04:01 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle115°
Moving
Facing azimuth85.16°
First azimuth52.17°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth114.8°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksOrange diagonal streak ended in small white flash and broke into pieces then faded away....
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksOrange diagonal streak ended in small white flash and broke into pieces then faded away....