Reports Report 7478eg (Event 7478-2023)

Observer
Name Dave A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks The fireball appeared as a white bulbous shape with a bright white tail that was at least 3 times as long as the body. It flared very brightly at first, then I saw it travel from West/Southwest to South /Southwest at a slight downward angle. The tail burned brightly behind the head & the entire event lasted approximately 3 sec. The sky was still quite dark so I couldn’t see any debris or trail in the sky.
Location
Address , IL
Latitude 42° 21' 18'' N (42.355001°)
Longitude 88° 56' 15.45'' W (-88.937625°)
Elevation 275.85144m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-11-28 06:30 CST
UT Date & Time 2023-11-28 12:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 253°
Moving
Facing azimuth 215°
First azimuth 230°
First elevation 20°
Last azimuth 190°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -