| Observer |
|
Name |
Reed M |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
Although this was on the Fourth of July, I am positive this was a fireball. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Boyne City, MI |
|
Latitude |
45° 17' 25.48'' N (45.29041°)
|
|
Longitude |
85° 0' 48.85'' W (-85.01357°)
|
|
Elevation |
208m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2026-07-04 23:50 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2026-07-05 03:50 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
131° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
268.16° |
|
First azimuth |
280.8° |
|
First elevation |
52° |
|
Last azimuth |
316.81° |
|
Last elevation |
12° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-8 |
|
Color |
Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
4s |
|
Length |
5° |
|
Remarks |
Smoke trail, orange glow |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
Orange/smokey fragments lasting a few seconds. |
