Reports Report 5104a (Event 5104-2024)

Observer
Name Ryan G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks There are no clouds in the sky tonight and it appeared as if a spot light flashed in the sky, almost akin to a lightning flash instead of an actual meteor.
Location
Address Aurora, IL
Latitude 41° 43' 58.94'' N (41.733039°)
Longitude 88° 15' 58.08'' W (-88.266132°)
Elevation 203.927002m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-09-09 01:00 CDT
UT Date & Time 2024-09-09 06:00 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 263°
Moving
Facing azimuth 286.76°
First azimuth 324.63°
First elevation 21°
Last azimuth 289.34°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very dull yellow flash that only lasted less than a second. Almost as if a firework flashed
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -