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Observer
Name
Roger B
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Observed by both me and my wife… for at least 7 seconds. Ball went straight East to West. Began as white, going to a light blue, and finally red as it lowered in the Western horizon. Amazing.
Location
Address
Heyworth, IL
Latitude
40° 19' 17.49'' N (40.321526°)
Longitude
88° 59' 2.94'' W (-88.98415°)
Elevation
217.891449m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:45 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:45 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
360°
First azimuth
32.01°
First elevation
42°
Last azimuth
299.48°
Last elevation
29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
Light Blue, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-