Observer |
Name |
Robert M |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
A remarkable sight to see in the dark of early morning on the way to work. |
Location |
Address |
, MI |
Latitude |
42° 38' 14.98'' N (42.637494°)
|
Longitude |
82° 50' 42.4'' W (-82.845111°)
|
Elevation |
179.765m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-10-07 06:45 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-10-07 10:45 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
103° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
23.42° |
First azimuth |
37.68° |
First elevation |
30° |
Last azimuth |
54.06° |
Last elevation |
23° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
Color |
Light Blue, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
1s |
Length |
5° |
Remarks |
The train began at the fireball and trailed behind a few degrees giving the fireball an elongated appearance. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
A few brief glowing blobs in the fireball trail. |