Reports Report 1707a (Event 1707-2018)

Observer
Name Matt F
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Stopped glowing while still on horizon
Location
Address Wyoming, MI
Latitude 42° 53' 48.01'' N (42.896669°)
Longitude 85° 43' 25.04'' W (-85.723623°)
Elevation 199.345m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-05-06 01:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2018-05-06 05:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 88°
Moving
Facing azimuth 354.02°
First azimuth 300.34°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 330.13°
Last elevation 40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Flashed very bright 3 or 4 times traveling north
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Trailing sparks after each bright flash