American Meteor Society

Reports Report 6693i (Event 6693-2023)

Observer
Name Benjamin D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I saw it in my truck as I was traveling from Onaway to Indian River Michigan. I was around Afton at the time, but not certain about the precise location. I am certain about the time and the speed it was moving. It was exactly 10:47 pm. Traveling north to south. It entered and left the horizon in half a second.
Location
Address Afton, MI
Latitude 45° 22' 27.08'' N (45.374188°)
Longitude 84° 31' 55.72'' W (-84.532145°)
Elevation 217.919632m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-11-04 22:47 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-11-05 01:47 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 88°
Moving
Facing azimuth 273.43°
First azimuth 331.42°
First elevation 77°
Last azimuth 223.74°
Last elevation 71°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -19
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -