Reports Report 5231d (Event 5231-2016)

Observer
Name Bob B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I saw this while heading northbound merging onto the highway. 2 years ago I saw a similar one in the same area while heading southbound.
Location
Address Janesville, WI
Latitude 42° 43' 10.14'' N (42.719484°)
Longitude 88° 59' 7.55'' W (-88.98543°)
Elevation 271.305m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-12-19 05:22 CST
UT Date & Time 2016-12-19 11:22 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 218°
Moving
Facing azimuth 335.67°
First azimuth 330.15°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 339.13°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration -
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke with a glow train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -