Reports Report 2268z (Event 2268-2023)

Observer
Name David W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks The trail appeared in 3 sections. There was a flash at the terminus of each section.
Location
Address Canton, IL
Latitude 40° 30' 34.07'' N (40.509463°)
Longitude 89° 56' 51.7'' W (-89.947695°)
Elevation 182.066498m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-04-21 20:15 CDT
UT Date & Time 2023-04-22 01:15 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 22°
Moving
Facing azimuth 89.31°
First azimuth 90.69°
First elevation 57°
Last azimuth 84.77°
Last elevation 19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Blue, Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing train 3 sections
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The bluish light blue increased in brightness and size
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Small flashes emerged from the leading edge as it fell