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Observer
Name
Lyndsey E
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
At first I thought it was a falling or shooting star. After I realized how much longer it lasted and how much closer it was, I knew it was something much cooler.
Location
Address
Moline, IL
Latitude
41° 29' 24.98'' N (41.490273°)
Longitude
90° 28' 47.48'' W (-90.479855°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-12-26 17:40 CST
UT Date & Time
2013-12-26 23:40 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
45°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
315°
Last elevation
42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
The ball was white with the tail green.
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was almost like a flicker.
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-