American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3434ao (Event 3434-2013)

Observer
Name toby t
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was on my way home from work when I observed it. I don't have an exact address because I was on a highway in a rural area south west of Carlinville, IL near Beaver Dam State Park. It was very bright and clearly visible. It appeared to be very low and then I lost sight of it behind the trees.
Location
Address carlinville, IL
Latitude 39° 16' 47.17'' N (39.27977°)
Longitude 89° 52' 54.36'' W (-89.881766°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-12-26 18:00 CST
UT Date & Time 2013-12-27 00:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 225°
Moving
Facing azimuth 45°
First azimuth 315°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 315°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color bright green with an orange fire trail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -