Reports Report 5171a (Event 5171-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5171-2016
Observer
NameGeoff L
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis was not a small star-sized object. It looked more like a softball and it seemed like it may have been close enough to have landed in the western continental US, but I didn't see any impact. Bright green.
Location
AddressNew Berlin, IL
Latitude39° 44' 25.06'' N (39.74°)
Longitude 89° 57' 49.3'' W (-89.96°)
Elevation192.88m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-14 17:23 CST
UT Date & Time2016-12-14 23:23 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle223°
Moving
Facing azimuth269.2°
First azimuth281.78°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth237.28°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-