Reports Report 1496i (Event 1496-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1496-2022
Observer
NameWilliam C
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThe longest lasting and brightest shooting star I've ever seen. Looked like it was so close to where I was.
Location
AddressAddison, IL
Latitude41° 56' 12.94'' N (41.94°)
Longitude 87° 58' 47.36'' W (-87.98°)
Elevation206.71m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-03-05 03:50 CST
UT Date & Time2022-03-05 09:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle240°
Moving
Facing azimuth218.88°
First azimuth252.19°
First elevation57°
Last azimuth187.66°
Last elevation39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorLight Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length
RemarksSmoke trail and tiny fragments also broke off and were illuminated in the sky
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksGot brighter as it got lower to horizon and fragmentation maybe 5-10 smaller bright fragmentation as it got brighter and then dimmed out.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksGot brighter as it got lower to horizon and fragmentation maybe 5-10 smaller bright fragmentation as it got brighter and then dimmed out.