| Observer |
|
Name |
David O |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
The initial flash lit up the sky with white light. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chicago, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 30' 17.42'' N (41.504838°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 35' 18.96'' W (-87.588599°)
|
|
Elevation |
194.070953m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2024-10-10 05:55 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2024-10-10 10:55 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down to up |
|
Descent Angle |
- |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
- |
|
First azimuth |
358° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
- |
|
Last elevation |
50° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-17 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
35° |
|
Remarks |
A glowing tracing of red and orange |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The fireball seamed to break up into glowing fragments |
