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Observer
Name
Tamara D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It looked so close as if it was going to fall in someones yard or house. It was a large bright ball with flames and a thick train that was blue/grey with sparkles. Also it was slow moving. Anyother time I have seen a shooting star it was very fast. This was like in slow motion.
Location
Address
St Joseph, MI
Latitude
42° 2' 57.77'' N (42.04938°)
Longitude
86° 28' 30.91'' W (-86.475252°)
Elevation
190.469666m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-09-26 07:05 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-09-26 11:05 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
144.86°
First azimuth
195.35°
First elevation
32°
Last azimuth
72.97°
Last elevation
16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-24
Color
Blue, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
99.99°
Remarks
The train was thick, blue/grey with sparkles
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
