Most brilliant and longest (horizon to horizon) we've ever seen in our 65 years. Expected to hear explosion as meteor went behind trees in our field of view. from our location, most likely track was over Lake Superior.
Location
Address
Eckerman, MI
Latitude
46° 25' 37.79'' N (46.427164°)
Longitude
85° 1' 35.91'' W (-85.026643°)
Elevation
255.506607m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-08-28 22:28 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-08-29 02:28 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
360°
First azimuth
90°
First elevation
30°
Last azimuth
280°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-19
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
30°
Remarks
brilliant and intensifying ball with lengthening train almost from horizon to horizon
