This experience was absolutely amazing totally unexpected.
I had just turned off my camera so that was disappointing.
I enjoy taking pictures of the moon w/telescope but it is very cold and humid tonight so I didn't have my telescope out. I may have prevented a heart attack!
Location
Address
Benton, IL
Latitude
38° 0' 29.95'' N (38.00832°)
Longitude
88° 55' 3.84'' W (-88.917734°)
Elevation
135.402252m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-12-11 19:08 CST
UT Date & Time
2019-12-12 01:08 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
180°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
230°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Green, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Not a sonic boom but something got my attention
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fast bright burning like old Apollo re-entry clips, only green & white
