Reports Report 1539bn (Event 1539-2021)

Observer
Name Kathy B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It was the biggest falling star I've ever seen
Location
Address Downers Grove, IL
Latitude 41° 49' 23.77'' N (41.82327°)
Longitude 88° 0' 6.79'' W (-88.001885°)
Elevation 218.53569m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-11 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time 2021-03-12 00:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 110°
Moving
Facing azimuth 316.3°
First azimuth 288.21°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 334.25°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 50°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -