Reports Report 2132nl (Event 2132-2013)

Observer
Name Ernie O
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Kentwood, MI
Latitude 42° 51' 31.45'' N (42.858736°)
Longitude 85° 34' 9.49'' W (-85.569304°)
Elevation 228.126846m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-27 23:35 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-28 03:35 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 169.03°
First azimuth 165°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 178°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 12°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brightened to about minus 10 magnitude before fragmenting.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Bright flash followed by fragmentation.