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Observer
Name
Vanessa Q
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Originally thought it was a comet, but definitely a big round bright whitish yellow lighted ball with a yellow to green tail. Traveled in the south sky from east to west. Had a curve to the travel path. Was amazing!
Location
Address
Saint Charles, IL
Latitude
41° 57' 58.44'' N (41.966232°)
Longitude
88° 24' 43.28'' W (-88.412021°)
Elevation
261.142m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-04-15 22:00 CDT
UT Date & Time
2016-04-16 03:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
71°
Moving
Facing azimuth
185.76°
First azimuth
146.91°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
240.12°
Last elevation
41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-26
Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, White
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
-
