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Observer
Name
Robert R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Was facing north taking out the garbage when i saw a bright flash(like lightning) although it wasnt storming. Turned south to see bright object with trail for about 1 second
Location
Address
Crystal Lake, IL
Latitude
42° 14' 40.89'' N (42.244693°)
Longitude
88° 19' 45.43'' W (-88.329286°)
Elevation
283.908m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-11-08 18:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-11-09 00:45 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
98°
Moving
Facing azimuth
167.7°
First azimuth
171.98°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
179.33°
Last elevation
41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Dark Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
0.5s
Length
20°
Remarks
Bright flash illuminated smoke trail
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like lightning flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
