American Meteor Society

Reports Report 199m (Event 199-2019)

Observer
Name Loralye J
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I noticed a large brightly glowing trail through my window going at a heavy downward angle lasting for about 4 seconds. It looked like it was definitely heading toward the ground in the far distance. Coolest and longest shooting star I've ever seen and looking forward to finding out if there was any impact of it to the ground!
Location
Address Ann Arbor, MI
Latitude 42° 14' 57.02'' N (42.249172°)
Longitude 83° 39' 55.46'' W (-83.665406°)
Elevation 249.199875m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-01-11 03:10 EST
UT Date & Time 2019-01-11 08:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 139°
Moving
Facing azimuth 340°
First azimuth 340°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 345°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -