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Observer
Name
Sandra W
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It wasn't what I'd call a shooting star as it was larger and slower but still traveling at speed. The largest I've ever seen. Bright light yellow at the round front with hints of a fiery yellow, orange red ish tail. I'd never seen anything like it.
Location
Address
Williamsburg, MI
Latitude
44° 46' 33.74'' N (44.776038°)
Longitude
85° 17' 26.01'' W (-85.290557°)
Elevation
279.617m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-07-22 23:48 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-07-23 03:48 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
256°
Moving
Facing azimuth
91.9°
First azimuth
114.19°
First elevation
43°
Last azimuth
71.53°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-