Reports Report 187c (Event 187-2020)

Observer
Name Ginny M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Initially thought it was a small aircraft on a steep descent. Approach was very fast and lost field of view when it dipped below tree line. Main body was bright green like a traffic light had a slight blue lining.
Location
Address Crystal Lake, IL
Latitude 42° 14' 54.07'' N (42.248352°)
Longitude 88° 18' 32.08'' W (-88.308911°)
Elevation 269.243652m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-01-07 20:21 CST
UT Date & Time 2020-01-08 02:21 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 231°
Moving
Facing azimuth 268.4°
First azimuth 268.34°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 269.19°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -