Reports Report 454gw (Event 454-2017)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 454-2017
Observer
NameLorraine B
Experience Level1/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressRolling Meadows, IL
Latitude42° 3' 1.62'' N (42.05°)
Longitude 87° 59' 45.78'' W (-88°)
Elevation217m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2017-02-06 01:25 CST
UT Date & Time2017-02-06 07:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle126°
Moving
Facing azimuth4.85°
First azimuth4.49°
First elevation35°
Last azimuth22.21°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-12
ColorOrange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksBright orange object breaking up in the air.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks2 or 3 bright flashes like lightning, then orange object breaking up.