| Observer | |
|---|---|
| Name | Matt P |
| Experience Level | 2/5 |
| Remarks | The moon was full, and the object was, in perspective, the size and almost brightness of the moon. Witnessed by 5 people. |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Address | Ashmore, IL |
| Latitude | 39° 31' 45.63'' N (39.529341°) |
| Longitude | 88° 3' 5.48'' W (-88.051523°) |
| Elevation | 209.202m |
| Time and Duration | |
|---|---|
| Local Date & Time | 2018-09-23 03:03 CDT |
| UT Date & Time | 2018-09-23 08:03 UT |
| Duration | ≈3.5s |
| Direction | |
|---|---|
| Moving direction | From down right to up left |
| Descent Angle | 347° |
| Moving | |
|---|---|
| Facing azimuth | - |
| First azimuth | 109.19° |
| First elevation | 68° |
| Last azimuth | 140.39° |
| Last elevation | 15° |
| Brightness and color | |
|---|---|
| Stellar Magnitude | -16 |
| Color | Green, Light Green, Orange, White |
| Concurrent Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Like a bottle rocket |
| Delayed Sound | |
|---|---|
| Observation | No |
| Remarks | - |
| Persistent train | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Duration | 1s |
| Length | 5° |
| Remarks | Trail was more greenish with a little fire |
| Terminal flash | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Yes |
| Remarks | Lit up most of the sky |
| Fragmentation | |
|---|---|
| Observation | Unknown |
| Remarks | - |