Reports Report 1618a (Event 1618-2012)

Observer
Name Spencer S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Aurora, IL
Latitude 41° 45' 22.15'' N (41.756152°)
Longitude 88° 14' 26.8'' W (-88.240778°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-24 19:55 CDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-25 00:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks A very faint boom was heard about a minute after the fireball.
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks It was night and I was looking due North. A streak of light appeared with a sparkling greenish-yellow tail. The fireball disappeared shortly after it caught my attention. From my vantage point, it appeared to be moving 2-10 degrees north. No boom was heard from it. The tail lasted about two seconds as well
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks The flash appeared at 45 degrees with the horizon. Fragmentation was seen, although it was in the tail the fireball appeared whole. About the size of a pea.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -