Reports Report 397b (Event 397-2025)

Observer
Name Julie M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Have been looking for information to see if it hit land in Michigan, thought maybe Flint Area. Was really quite bright!
Location
Address Rockford, MI
Latitude 43° 8' 20.79'' N (43.139109°)
Longitude 85° 30' 36.63'' W (-85.510175°)
Elevation 265.945038m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-19 22:45 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-20 03:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 189°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 90°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 90°
Last elevation 10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 30°
Remarks Appeared to be a smoke trail.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -