Reports Report 8000b (Event 8000-2023)

Observer
Name Michael H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Time is approximate
Location
Address Hartland, MI
Latitude 42° 37' 33.72'' N (42.626032°)
Longitude 83° 44' 56.26'' W (-83.748961°)
Elevation 296.40509m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-12-14 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-12-15 03:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 115°
Moving
Facing azimuth 243.47°
First azimuth 38.08°
First elevation 90°
Last azimuth 250.94°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color yellow and orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Close enough to see it as fire, not just a bright light, with glowing tail behind it