This event was especially noted that the sunhad not completely set. Fireball was extremely bright almost to be mistaken for fireworks. Except there was no noise associated with it.
Location
Address
61704, IL
Latitude
40° 28' 15.46'' N (40.470962°)
Longitude
88° 56' 40.78'' W (-88.944661°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-08-27 19:50 CDT
UT Date & Time
2014-08-28 00:50 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
-
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
bright white-before sunset was complete
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
Trailing chunks possibly, before sunset completely faded
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
11°
Remarks
Sparks or chunks of light
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
Trailing chunks possibly, before sunset completely faded
