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Observer
Name
Terri B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
We live close to Scott Air Force Base. We thought it was a plane in distress. It was moving so fast and headed straight down towards the ground. It had a green "flame" behind it with what looked like orange sparks coming off of it. Was really a scary feeling.
Location
Address
New Baden, IL
Latitude
38° 28' 38.74'' N (38.477428°)
Longitude
89° 39' 36.72'' W (-89.660201°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
-
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-