| Observer |
|
Name |
Chip C |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Was watching Starlink flares at the time, the magnitude was comparable and never faded or changed color. The trail was also bright white. |
| Location |
|
Address |
La Moille, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 29' 5.22'' N (41.484782°)
|
|
Longitude |
89° 19' 0.93'' W (-89.316924°)
|
|
Elevation |
237.762115m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2026-01-31 20:45 CST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2026-02-01 02:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
186° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
277° |
|
First azimuth |
284° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
275° |
|
Last elevation |
15° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-5 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Flickering then a bright white flash. Always bright white like magnesium. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
