Reports Report 6729a (Event 6729-2024)

Observer
Name jeremy j
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks spectacular!! Looked like a welding arc going across the sky and then exploded near the south horizon.
Location
Address Mundelein, IL
Latitude 42° 16' 23.56'' N (42.273211°)
Longitude 88° 0' 33.18'' W (-88.009218°)
Elevation 230.148987m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-11-07 23:31 CST
UT Date & Time 2024-11-08 05:31 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up to down
Descent Angle 180°
Moving
Facing azimuth 175.11°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 81°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 10s
Length 10°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks looked like a welding arc, color and brightness.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks i saw small bits and pieces bursting off the main body.