| Observer |
|
Name |
Timo R |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen a handful of fireball meteors. This had the most detail, shedding several distinct glowing fragments on descent. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Ypsilanti, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 15' 14.36'' N (42.25399°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 39' 21.09'' W (-83.655858°)
|
|
Elevation |
246.963333m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2019-05-11 00:45 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2019-05-11 04:45 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
100° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
270° |
|
First azimuth |
275° |
|
First elevation |
17° |
|
Last azimuth |
260° |
|
Last elevation |
14° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-11 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
A half dozen glowing pieces broke off one after another, above and below the main body. |
