Reports Report 4437a (Event 4437-2017)

Observer
Name Ernie O
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks Gibbous moon was just to the right of the fireball and detracted from its brightness.
Location
Address Grand Rapids, MI
Latitude 42° 53' 34.11'' N (42.892809°)
Longitude 85° 32' 41.35'' W (-85.54482°)
Elevation 235.098m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2017-10-31 00:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2017-10-31 04:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 172°
Moving
Facing azimuth 191.24°
First azimuth 196.39°
First elevation 40°
Last azimuth 209.05°
Last elevation 13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -5
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -