| Observer |
|
Name |
James F |
|
Experience Level |
4/5
|
|
Remarks |
This is very likely an earthgrazer. It lasted ~9 seconds, and the radient suggests this is probably an eta aquariid |
| Video |
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| Location |
|
Address |
Plainwell, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 26' 56.07'' N (42.448909°)
|
|
Longitude |
85° 38' 25.38'' W (-85.640383°)
|
|
Elevation |
226.792374m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2026-05-07 03:15 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2026-05-07 07:15 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
223° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
226.88° |
|
First azimuth |
299° |
|
First elevation |
49° |
|
Last azimuth |
196° |
|
Last elevation |
23° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
|
Color |
White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
3s |
|
Length |
20° |
|
Remarks |
Glow behind it |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Broke into pieces |
