The meteor was straight overhead, high in the heavens. I was out watching the Geminids shower. (Please use this updated report, instead of one filed earlier.)
Location
Address
Midland, MI
Latitude
43° 36' 49.95'' N (43.613875°)
Longitude
84° 17' 12.25'' W (-84.286737°)
Elevation
187.977295m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-12-13 23:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-12-14 04:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From left to right
Descent Angle
90°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
-1°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
90°
Last elevation
90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A pop like when a lightbulb burns out
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
10°
Remarks
It was grayish and slowly dissipated against the dark sky.
