This report has been linked to the following event: Event 318-2023
Observer
Name
Laura O
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Slowest, most amazing fireball I have ever seen!
Location
Address
Makanda, IL
Latitude
37° 38' 22.59'' N (37.64°)
Longitude
89° 14' 20.98'' W (-89.24°)
Elevation
189.16m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-17 02:38 CST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-17 08:38 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
261°
Moving
Facing azimuth
357.57°
First azimuth
19.96°
First elevation
35°
Last azimuth
336.1°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Several (maybe four) episodes of fragmentation made it appear to change brightness
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Several (maybe four) episodes of fragmentation made it appear to change brightness; the fragmentation of red chunks coming off was slower than most meteors I have seen,as if in slow motion.
