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Observer
Name
Diane L
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I have seen many shooting stars. This was larger and brighter than any planet...large enough to be an airplane exploding in the sky. It burned out before reaching the horizon.
Location
Address
Ada, MI
Latitude
42° 54' 35.7'' N (42.909916°)
Longitude
85° 27' 15.12'' W (-85.454201°)
Elevation
249.639m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-26 20:50 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-27 01:50 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
143°
Moving
Facing azimuth
179.02°
First azimuth
166.51°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
181.03°
Last elevation
21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
