Reports Report 378ag (Event 378-2025)

Observer
Name Anne W
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I have never experienced a meteor during the day. I was startled by the magnitude of the light- much brighter than any nighttime observation.
Location
Address Goodfield, IL
Latitude 40° 37' 17.82'' N (40.621616°)
Longitude 89° 16' 29.31'' W (-89.274808°)
Elevation 233.231491m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-18 16:39 CST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-18 22:39 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 12°
Moving
Facing azimuth 4.9°
First azimuth 8.58°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 8.81°
Last elevation 60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw a ball of thicker, brighter light at termination.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -