Reports Report 395cd (Event 395-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 395-2016
Observer
NameMichael M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksDuration was long enough for someone to say something to me and for me to have my attention directed to it and observe it.
Location
AddressNiles, IL
Latitude42° 1' 38.62'' N (42.03°)
Longitude 87° 49' 20.78'' W (-87.82°)
Elevation200.7m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-02-01 18:30 CST
UT Date & Time2016-02-02 00:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom left to right
Descent Angle90°
Moving
Facing azimuth2.41°
First azimuth12.97°
First elevation40°
Last azimuth64.75°
Last elevation40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-8
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration0.5s
Length
RemarksSmaller white fragments breaking off
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksEach was white forming a tail.