| Observer |
|
Name |
Gary S |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
The ball first appeared as a orangish ball in the eastern sky moving directly overhead while flashing various colors including red and yellow. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Lambertville, MI |
|
Latitude |
41° 44' 12.34'' N (41.73676°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 36' 57.93'' W (-83.616093°)
|
|
Elevation |
- |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-08-25 22:20 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-08-26 02:20 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈10s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From down to up |
|
Descent Angle |
- |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
90.07552° |
|
First azimuth |
87.6234° |
|
First elevation |
35° |
|
Last azimuth |
327.26855° |
|
Last elevation |
50° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
|
Color |
red/orange/yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Duration |
-1s |
|
Length |
-1° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The fireball grew brighter and then suddenly faded and disappeared. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |