Reports Report 1382rm (Event 1382-2016)

Observer
Name Barb P
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Initially we thought it was some type of fireworks but it did not explode. It was very bright white in the center and blue around the edges. We were facing south and it entered my sight east heading west. I never heard of a fireball but looked up what this sighting could have been and found examples along with where to report it. I saw it for about 4 seconds and my husband caught it later perhaps just about 2 seconds. Truly amazing experience.
Location
Address Watseka, IL
Latitude 40° 49' 28.75'' N (40.824653°)
Longitude 87° 35' 36.16'' W (-87.593377°)
Elevation 198.366m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-04-15 22:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2016-04-16 03:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 179.19°
First azimuth 114.54°
First elevation 29°
Last azimuth 263.8°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -24
Color Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -