Reports Report 104be (Event 104-2024)

Observer
Name Jim H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The head was a bright white/yellow color. The tail was a bright orange and was one hand width long (at arms length). It did not explode but winked out above the horizon. No sound heard.
Location
Address Fairfield, IL
Latitude 38° 22' 11.71'' N (38.36992°)
Longitude 88° 23' 13.73'' W (-88.387148°)
Elevation 132.311234m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-01-04 17:00 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-01-04 23:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 103°
Moving
Facing azimuth 130°
First azimuth 120°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 150°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -