Reports Report 4622z (Event 4622-2024)

Observer
Name Marsha B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was impressive. We were in our hot tub and I was looking in the exact direction. My husband saw the flash light up the yard and turned to catch the orange trail.
Location
Address Boon, MI
Latitude 44° 20' 31.18'' N (44.341994°)
Longitude 85° 33' 32.27'' W (-85.558964°)
Elevation 399.11969m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-23 23:18 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-24 03:18 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 121°
Moving
Facing azimuth 70°
First azimuth 10°
First elevation 62°
Last azimuth 80°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Green Bolide Orange trail
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Very bright, consistent glowing orange train
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The flash of the bolide lit up our yard
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -