my initial thought was a firework but it was traveling at such a low angle and never exploded like a firework. It appeared to get really bright then fizzled out as it appeared a small piece broke off just before it fizzled out.
Location
Address
, IL
Latitude
40° 41' 37.56'' N (40.693766°)
Longitude
89° 58' 50.93'' W (-89.980813°)
Elevation
233.431m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time
2018-07-09 01:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
77°
Moving
Facing azimuth
276.28°
First azimuth
294.56°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
241.27°
Last elevation
31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
10°
Remarks
appeared to be a smoke train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
appeared to flash as it went out, reminded me of a firework and thats what my initial thought was
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A small piece broke off just before the light went out
