American Meteor Society

Reports Report 2307pg (Event 2307-2018)

Observer
Name Greg S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks So sorry for you if you missed it!!
Location
Address , IL
Latitude 40° 7' 27.28'' N (40.124244°)
Longitude 87° 52' 31.7'' W (-87.875472°)
Elevation 200.967m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-07-08 20:40 CDT
UT Date & Time 2018-07-09 01:40 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 104°
Moving
Facing azimuth 282.33°
First azimuth 285.73°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 267.99°
Last elevation 51°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw it flash and fragments moving into my left field of view. These fragments shot away at an inconceivable rate of speed!!! It was amazing yet baffling. So glad I got to witness it! Reported in to the 911 call center. At that time no other calls had been received. They called me back and reported that the airport control tower at Willard airport in Champaign Il. did see it!