| Observer |
|
Name |
Michael M |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
The largest meteor I have ever seen. Very impressive and scary at the same time. |
| Location |
|
Address |
South Lyon, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 28' 12.35'' N (42.470098°)
|
|
Longitude |
83° 37' 45.65'' W (-83.629347°)
|
|
Elevation |
296.650146m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2013-09-27 23:30 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2013-09-28 03:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
169.18° |
|
First azimuth |
159.51° |
|
First elevation |
41° |
|
Last azimuth |
194.86° |
|
Last elevation |
21° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-20 |
|
Color |
Blue, Orange, Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Unknown |
|
Duration |
- |
|
Length |
- |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Bright blue flash that lit up the sky similar to lightning, like a brief bright flash over the entire sky. |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
A trail of yellow flames and sparks dropping. Similar to a rocket type firework would look. |
