Reports Report 1828n (Event 1828-2026)

Observer
Name George N
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks Bright light flashing from the sky
Location
Address Glendale Heights, IL
Latitude 41° 54' 11.2'' N (41.90311°)
Longitude 88° 4' 21.25'' W (-88.07257°)
Elevation 232.664169m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2026-03-17 07:57 CDT
UT Date & Time 2026-03-17 12:57 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 120°
Moving
Facing azimuth 120°
First azimuth 120°
First elevation 52°
Last azimuth 33°
Last elevation 12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -