| Observer |
|
Name |
Chris L |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
I was at 6th street and Stevenson drive when I seen it. It was the brightest falling star I've ever seen. And very vivid colors. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Springfield, IL |
|
Latitude |
39° 46' 2.98'' N (39.767495°)
|
|
Longitude |
89° 38' 48.87'' W (-89.646909°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From right to left |
|
Descent Angle |
270° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
45° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
315° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Blueish green tail |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
3-4 bright flashes before the bright flash and burning tail |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
3-4 flashes and tails |
