Reports Report 1961h (Event 1961-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1961-2016
Observer
NameRobert T
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI have seen several fireballs but this is the first time during the day
Location
AddressDecatur, IL
Latitude39° 50' 0.73'' N (39.83°)
Longitude 89° 0' 3.41'' W (-89°)
Elevation183.77m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-06-06 11:45 CDT
UT Date & Time2016-06-06 16:45 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle124°
Moving
Facing azimuth268.73°
First azimuth264.38°
First elevation20°
Last azimuth271.76°
Last elevation16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorGreen, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksSmall orange pieces falling off