Reports Report 512be (Event 512-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 512-2022
Observer
NameChristune M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI initial considered the object a plane going down, which is why I was so startled to see it, before I realized it was misshapen and then flickered brightly only twice before it was gone completely. It was so fast, I looked around at other cars to see if anyone noticed but no one was driving near me, and we were going at highway speeds. I also considered window reflections of some sort but I could not reproduce any reflections on my windshield. The light was so bright that the object left a dark trail as my eyes had looked directly at it and there was an after effect.
Location
AddressElmhurst, IL
Latitude41° 55' 6.95'' N (41.92°)
Longitude 87° 56' 45.84'' W (-87.95°)
Elevation210.17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-01-20 06:50 CST
UT Date & Time2022-01-20 12:50 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle235°
Moving
Facing azimuth332.24°
First azimuth330.3°
First elevation61°
Last azimuth330.62°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-18
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length-
RemarksNaked eye saw an after effect of shadow because of brightness
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt almost flickered out, became a dark piece that flickered and then was gone completely
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-