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Observer
Name
Peter F
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
This was the first time that I've seen a fireball. It was traveling about as fast as I'd expect something in freefall to travel. Expected to hear a bang, but didn't.
Location
Address
Northbrook, IL
Latitude
42° 7' 32.2'' N (42.125612°)
Longitude
87° 45' 19.09'' W (-87.755302°)
Elevation
205.814m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-03 00:30 CST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-03 06:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
148°
Moving
Facing azimuth
264.55°
First azimuth
259.4°
First elevation
64°
Last azimuth
266.71°
Last elevation
13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, 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
-
