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Observer
Name
l b
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
i noticed it was observed at the same time by someone else at elk grove village, Illinois at exactly same time i have seen it,but appeared light green at my location in Niles
Location
Address
Niles, IL
Latitude
42° 0' 53.73'' N (42.014924°)
Longitude
87° 46' 57.95'' W (-87.782765°)
Elevation
188.899m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-02 17:20 CST
UT Date & Time
2018-02-02 23:20 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.88°
First azimuth
338.7°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
18.36°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
3°
Remarks
glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
bright green flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
broke into 3 pieces,bright light green flash