Reports Report 1096ae (Event 1096-2026)

Observer
Name Andrew M
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks I listened through suburban noise for more than 3 minutes hoping for a sonic boom but heard no sound.
Location
Address Mokena, IL
Latitude 41° 31' 51.69'' N (41.531025°)
Longitude 87° 53' 49.53'' W (-87.897093°)
Elevation 219.277603m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-15 18:09 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-16 00:09 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 177°
Moving
Facing azimuth 192.08°
First azimuth 188.64°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 189.6°
Last elevation 61°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -9
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very fast sudden flash
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -