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Observer
Name
Chris N
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
It was coming from the WNW going ESE . I was facing the north and thought it was an airplane, but no noise and it was very bright. I watched it for about 3 seconds and then it broke apart over Lake Huron. No noise and the sky was still darker at 630 to 7am eastern time.
Location
Address
Turner, MI
Latitude
44° 8' 20.04'' N (44.138899°)
Longitude
83° 36' 48.86'' W (-83.613571°)
Elevation
183.304962m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-11-18 06:30 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-11-18 11:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
91°
Moving
Facing azimuth
7.1°
First azimuth
349.7°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
19.62°
Last elevation
55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-29
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It was like a firework exploding and then nothing
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
3 to 6 pieces but they disappeared quickly