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Observer
Name
James C
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
Driving straight south---fireball appeared into my field of vision, seemingly going South and downward. Diameter was large--probably one eighth the size of full moon===some flare at end of trajectory.
Location
Address
Coulterville, IL
Latitude
38° 7' 3.53'' N (38.117646°)
Longitude
89° 35' 31.8'' W (-89.592166°)
Elevation
177.36m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-09-29 19:19 CDT
UT Date & Time
2017-09-30 00:19 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
180°
First elevation
69°
Last azimuth
180°
Last elevation
28°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Yellowish-orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
