Observer |
Name |
Claire B |
Experience Level |
3/5
|
Remarks |
Very bright and large size compared to a shooting star type streak. |
Location |
Address |
Caledonia, IL |
Latitude |
42° 20' 7.67'' N (42.335464°)
|
Longitude |
88° 58' 16.72'' W (-88.971311°)
|
Elevation |
278.909m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-17 21:30 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-18 02:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down right to up left |
Descent Angle |
321° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
180° |
First azimuth |
120° |
First elevation |
75° |
Last azimuth |
200° |
Last elevation |
20° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-17 |
Color |
Yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
A small ball at the end of the trail |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
About mid way through initial streak |