Reports Report 1225af (Event 1225-2024)

Observer
Name Jessica J
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was close enough to see actual fire. It was a ball of fire in the sky with a white tail.
Location
Address Montague, MI
Latitude 43° 24' 43.52'' N (43.41209°)
Longitude 86° 21' 41.58'' W (-86.361551°)
Elevation 191.264069m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-03-03 20:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-03-04 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 209°
Moving
Facing azimuth 204.68°
First azimuth 199.36°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 181.27°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -
Color Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks Glowing white trail following the orange fireball
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -