Reports Report 5171f (Event 5171-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5171-2016
Observer
NameJohn S
Experience Level1/5
RemarksIn rush hour traffic. lost site of it behind the cement mixing plant.
Location
Address, IL
Latitude41° 43' 3.78'' N (41.72°)
Longitude 88° 17' 5.88'' W (-88.28°)
Elevation218.86m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-14 17:30 CST
UT Date & Time2016-12-14 23:30 UT
Duration<1s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle61°
Moving
Facing azimuth334.6°
First azimuth349.36°
First elevation12°
Last azimuth322.26°
Last elevation12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorGreen, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length15°
RemarksShort, glowing train. Lastest less than one second.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksBig object breaking into smaller objects