American Meteor Society

Reports Report 1399c (Event 1399-2013)

Observer
Name Andy G
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks We were on our way back from viewing fireworks on our boat. There was no firework activity in the direction we were heading. About 20 yards from shore is when we spotted it. There were 3 kids and 3 adults who witnessed it on the boat. 2 people on shore saw it as well. We didn't hear anything because of the motor. It landed in the lake.
Location
Address Pickerel , WI
Latitude 45° 24' 29.08'' N (45.408078°)
Longitude 88° 55' 29.29'' W (-88.924802°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-07-04 22:05 CDT
UT Date & Time 2013-07-05 03:05 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction Unknown
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 315°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 80°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color White then yellow like fire
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -