Reports Report 4188bh (Event 4188-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4188-2022
Observer
NameJames B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksI just happened to walk out of my garage and see this. I do try to catch meteor showers whenever I can, but this was pure luck and the most spectacular fireball I've ever seen. It was so bright and went so long and so low on the horizon that I expected to hear actual reports/booms. really happy I got to see it!
Location
AddressVilla Park, IL
Latitude41° 53' 30.24'' N (41.89°)
Longitude 87° 58' 28.12'' W (-87.97°)
Elevation206.08m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-07-22 00:40 CDT
UT Date & Time2022-07-22 05:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle254°
Moving
Facing azimuth180°
First azimuth170°
First elevation30°
Last azimuth145°
Last elevation-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFireball went low on horizon and behind a nearby tree. Several bright flashes then illuminated the southeast portion of the surrounding sky.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSaw at least 2, possibly more fragments right before it went behind aforementioned tree. Saw the flashes, thought I heard a very distant and faint popping noise, but can't be certain on that at all.