Reports Report 9480aq (Event 9480-2025)

Observer
Name Randall L
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was large and appeared to be mere miles away. Surprised I heard no sound.
Location
Address Grand Rapids, MI
Latitude 42° 58' 58.32'' N (42.982868°)
Longitude 85° 37' 23.83'' W (-85.623287°)
Elevation 239.772766m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-07 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-07 23:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 128°
Moving
Facing azimuth 353.77°
First azimuth 1.62°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 16.83°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Light Blue, 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 Like a descending rocket with large fireball trailed by dust like fragments