| Observer |
|
Name |
Wiltz A |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
It was bright purple. I've never seen a fireball that bright, or one that lasted that long. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Chicago, IL |
|
Latitude |
41° 46' 57.86'' N (41.782739°)
|
|
Longitude |
87° 42' 43.49'' W (-87.71208°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2014-08-23 21:13 CDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2014-08-24 02:13 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
180° |
|
First azimuth |
180° |
|
First elevation |
45° |
|
Last azimuth |
225° |
|
Last elevation |
- |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Purple |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
