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Observer
Name
Marsha M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving eastbound on 1-72 about 1 mile West of exit 169 and this flaming object seemed to fall straight down from the sky and disappear behind the overpass. It was literally gone in a flash and let no trace.
Location
Address
White Heath, IL
Latitude
40° 4' 7.98'' N (40.068882°)
Longitude
88° 32' 42.57'' W (-88.545157°)
Elevation
215.89m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-16 19:10 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-17 01:10 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
182°
Moving
Facing azimuth
62.85°
First azimuth
46.75°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
49.02°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Red, orange, yellow
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
-
