Observer |
Name |
Steve S |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
I live on a high floor in a high rise and saw this meteor out the window while sitting on my couch talking to my wife. I noticed it over her shoulder. |
Location |
Address |
Chicago, IL |
Latitude |
41° 53' 11.86'' N (41.886627°)
|
Longitude |
87° 37' 12.19'' W (-87.620054°)
|
Elevation |
190.234m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-03-16 21:30 CDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-03-17 02:30 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
184° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
265.71° |
First azimuth |
263.74° |
First elevation |
25° |
Last azimuth |
260.34° |
Last elevation |
15° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-21 |
Color |
Light Blue |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The light appeared brighter the further it dropped. With a really bright glow at the end before disappearing. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |