Reports Report 7047cc (Event 7047-2023)

Observer
Name Ed Z
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Very dramatic, bright moving spot with short but clear trail, obvious, surprising, very much faster than any aircraft. This is a very clear, cool, night, with numerous visable stars.
Location
Address Farmington Hills, MI
Latitude 42° 27' 21.78'' N (42.45605°)
Longitude 83° 24' 43.23'' W (-83.412008°)
Elevation 245.65654m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-11-14 19:50 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-11-15 00:50 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 260°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350°
First azimuth 40°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 46.33°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Light Blue, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Brighter light, color more blue. Then dimming to dark.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -