| Observer |
|
Name |
George T |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
More of a very bright meteor than fireball, but orange color and brightness made it unique. |
| Location |
|
Address |
St. Charles, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 55' 16.17'' N (41.921159°)
|
|
Longitude |
88° 21' 34.8'' W (-88.359667°)
|
|
Elevation |
226.276m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2016-12-26 20:00 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-12-27 02:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
<1s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
120° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
120° |
|
First azimuth |
120° |
|
First elevation |
20° |
|
Last azimuth |
125° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-6 |
|
Color |
Orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
