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Observer
Name
Randy R
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Lapeer, MI
Latitude
42° 58' 41.84'' N (42.978288°)
Longitude
83° 18' 54.59'' W (-83.315165°)
Elevation
273.709808m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-11-15 06:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-11-15 11:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
121.42°
First azimuth
113.99°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
120.5°
Last elevation
33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-15
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
__
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Besides the fluctuations immediately surrounding the core I saw a distinct piece break off which was same color (burning/glowing) as core. It broke away from core and moved to the rear of the trajectory and downward.
