Reports Report 3048r (Event 3048-2017)

Observer
Name Jay S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Mackinaw City, MI
Latitude 45° 46' 18.66'' N (45.771849°)
Longitude 84° 47' 12.61'' W (-84.786837°)
Elevation 180.395m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-09-02 03:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2017-09-02 07:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 142°
Moving
Facing azimuth 271.87°
First azimuth 265.62°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 287.46°
Last elevation 41°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The initial flash was of bright green color. Within moments it reduced and changed path (may be due to disintegration). It almost looks like a firework.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -