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Observer
Name
Tricia B
Experience Level
4/5
Remarks
I was watching TV and the meteor/debris was bright enough that it caught my attention out of the corner of my eye through the window. It was so striking that I exclaimed out loud.
Location
Address
Heyworth, IL
Latitude
40° 19' 10.37'' N (40.319548°)
Longitude
88° 57' 45.22'' W (-88.96256°)
Elevation
235.262802m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2026-01-31 18:50 CST
UT Date & Time
2026-02-01 00:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
246°
Moving
Facing azimuth
114.55°
First azimuth
115.48°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
114.51°
Last elevation
16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
There appeared to be at least 3-5 fragments
