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Observer
Name
Sara E
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was unlike anything I had ever seen. It was so bright as I was driving it caused me to pause and stare... The explosion after about 4 seconds of trailing was so bright and big it startled me. So much so I slammed in my brakes and stared at it for about 10 seconds and drove on
Location
Address
Westfield, IL
Latitude
39° 27' 23.13'' N (39.456425°)
Longitude
87° 59' 46.13'' W (-87.996146°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-27 20:36 CDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-28 01:36 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
135°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Bright white, green, reddish orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
10s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing green train
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Explosion of bright white after long green trail
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
