| Observer |
|
Name |
Beth |
|
Experience Level |
1/5
|
|
Remarks |
Noted that it moved slower than most that I have seen and was visible for a longer period |
| Location |
|
Address |
South Lyon, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 25' 56.32'' N (42.43231°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 37' 52.98'' W (-83.631384°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2011-12-18 19:55 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2011-12-19 00:55 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
225° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
74.35685° |
|
First azimuth |
75.65911° |
|
First elevation |
40° |
|
Last azimuth |
75.96277° |
|
Last elevation |
25° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2.5s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Numerous large trailing pieces |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
Large slow moving meteor followed by numerous smaller but substantial pieces |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
- |
