Reports Report 9456bn (Event 9456-2025)

Observer
Name Mike S
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks This was in the top 5 of most amazing things I've ever seen in the sky.
Location
Address Marinette, WI
Latitude 45° 5' 54.32'' N (45.098422°)
Longitude 87° 36' 47.59'' W (-87.613219°)
Elevation 176.559891m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-06 18:11 CST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-07 00:11 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 94°
Moving
Facing azimuth 26.26°
First azimuth 332.88°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 74.53°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
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 When my coworker pointed up, it had already fragmented, 6 or 7 smaller and dimmer fireballs slowing down and arcing away from the largest