Observer |
Name |
Bob |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
I have seen numerous shooting stars in my life, but this one was truly spectacular. |
Location |
Address |
North Aurora, IL |
Latitude |
41° 49' 6.1'' N (41.81836°)
|
Longitude |
88° 22' 38.23'' W (-88.377285°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2011-07-26 20:20 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2011-07-27 01:20 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up to down |
Descent Angle |
180° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90.74787° |
First azimuth |
91.20725° |
First elevation |
60° |
Last azimuth |
91.97459° |
Last elevation |
25° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
Color |
Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
1s |
Length |
10° |
Remarks |
It was a glowing train straight down with the top end of the train disappearing towards the bottom. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The flash was just a large burst of light larger than the train. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |