Reports Report 1099a (Event 1099-2026)

Observer
Name Tom M
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Brightest thing I’ve ever seen
Location
Address Crystal Lake, IL
Latitude 42° 15' 0.24'' N (42.250068°)
Longitude 88° 17' 35.62'' W (-88.293227°)
Elevation 275.352448m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-02-15 20:45 CST
UT Date & Time 2026-02-16 02:45 UT
Duration ≈20s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 95°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 27.43°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 140.01°
Last elevation 50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color 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 No
Remarks -