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Observer
Name
Ross R
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Shot down like a flare from a helicopter at night. Couldn’t believe I saw something, but I did. Not sure if it’s a reflection from a car but angle seems impossible. Saw another less than a week ago.
Location
Address
Winnetka, IL
Latitude
42° 6' 4.11'' N (42.101142°)
Longitude
87° 44' 42.5'' W (-87.74514°)
Elevation
189.318817m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2020-02-22 03:12 CST
UT Date & Time
2020-02-22 09:12 UT
Duration
<1s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
220°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
350°
First elevation
47°
Last azimuth
335°
Last elevation
43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
