Reports Report 4188bz (Event 4188-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 4188-2022
Observer
NameHank S
Experience Level3/5
RemarksLargest and brightest meteor/fireball I've seen in my 65+ years. Also the slowest moving.
Location
AddressMount Prospect, IL
Latitude42° 4' 9.33'' N (42.07°)
Longitude 87° 57' 3.39'' W (-87.95°)
Elevation208.22m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-07-22 00:50 CDT
UT Date & Time2022-07-22 05:50 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle240°
Moving
Facing azimuth150.9°
First azimuth169.49°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth126.16°
Last elevation17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorGreen, Orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-