Reports Report 51ab (Event 51-2017)

Observer
Name Robert B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It appeared to be the size of the moon in the sky and that was shocking.
Location
Address Grass Lake Charter Township, MI
Latitude 42° 17' 29.72'' N (42.291589°)
Longitude 84° 15' 24.7'' W (-84.256861°)
Elevation 314.21m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-01-08 06:19 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-01-08 11:19 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth 251.11°
First azimuth 291.93°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 222.69°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 20°
Remarks Illuminated gold with sparks.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The object rotated and looked like little pieces were sparking off.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The object rotated and looked like little pieces were sparking off.