Observer |
Name |
Carna C |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
It was glowing white, and seemd to be traced in bright green, 2 other adults, and a few children also saw it. |
Location |
Address |
Elgin, IL |
Latitude |
42° 2' 33.96'' N (42.042767°)
|
Longitude |
88° 18' 1.99'' W (-88.300553°)
|
Elevation |
246.24939m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2014-08-23 21:00 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-08-24 02:00 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From left to right |
Descent Angle |
90° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
184.32° |
First azimuth |
149.05° |
First elevation |
19° |
Last azimuth |
200.43° |
Last elevation |
- |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-24 |
Color |
Green, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
3s |
Length |
20° |
Remarks |
It was a glowing train, seemed attached to the fireball. Fireball went out sight and train followed |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |