This was at an international dark sky park. The astronomer showing the constellations said it was the brightest one he had ever seen. A once in a lifetime event.
Location
Address
Mackinaw City, MI
Latitude
45° 46' 42.48'' N (45.778466°)
Longitude
84° 47' 26.31'' W (-84.790643°)
Elevation
182.613068m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-08-24 22:32 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-08-25 02:32 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
47°
First azimuth
87.8°
First elevation
60°
Last azimuth
21.91°
Last elevation
60°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
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
The fireball had a trail then there was a flash. Then I lost sight of it behind the building.
