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Observer
Name
Rachel
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This was the largest and closest fireball I have seen! Such a great viewing experience. I had enough time to view it on my own for a few seconds and get my dad and boyfriend to turn and watch it too!
Location
Address
Pecatonica, IL
Latitude
42° 18' 56.98'' N (42.315829°)
Longitude
89° 21' 23.5'' W (-89.356527°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-04-11 20:45 CDT
UT Date & Time
2012-04-12 01:45 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
316.32224°
First azimuth
276.88976°
First elevation
66°
Last azimuth
281.84968°
Last elevation
39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
white with a blue tail
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1.5s
Length
20°
Remarks
glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
