Reports Report 318b (Event 318-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 318-2023
Observer
Namescott C
Experience Level2/5
Remarkstraveled from NE to SW. When it first appeared I was looking at the sky near the north star /big dipper area.
Location
AddressIuka, IL
Latitude38° 31' 13.68'' N (38.52°)
Longitude 88° 51' 41.45'' W (-88.86°)
Elevation165.81m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-01-17 02:40 CST
UT Date & Time2023-01-17 08:40 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle255°
Moving
Facing azimuth128.83°
First azimuth-
First elevation34°
Last azimuth275.26°
Last elevation25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarks3 or 4 substantial pieces broke off following the same trajectory as main fireball just before it disappeared