Reports Report 168afs (Event 168-2018)

Observer
Name Elizabeth L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I didn't see the meteor itself but the sky slowly lot up and thenthere was a bright flash that resembled lightening oc.f. in the distance. The sky lit up primarily to the East and Northeast of where I was located. I was in my vehicle slowing to a stop when it occurred
Location
Address Munger, MI
Latitude 43° 31' 18.26'' N (43.521738°)
Longitude 83° 44' 19.6'' W (-83.738777°)
Elevation 178.802m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-16 20:02 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-01-17 01:02 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 18°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 62.84°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 14.95°
Last elevation 90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Blue, Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -