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Observer
Name
Natalie C
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was driving with my children travelling South on Linden rd when this occured. The sky and entire area surrounding us lit up. I then saw the meteor through the front windshield grazing the sky before it exploded. Magnificent!! My young children were screaming with excitement!!
Location
Address
Fenton, MI
Latitude
42° 46' 36.01'' N (42.77667°)
Longitude
83° 47' 10.82'' W (-83.78634°)
Elevation
273.301m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-01-16 20:11 EST
UT Date & Time
2018-01-17 01:11 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
109°
Moving
Facing azimuth
173.99°
First azimuth
120.8°
First elevation
29°
Last azimuth
209.29°
Last elevation
24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Explosion such as a fire bomb
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
