Was about to set the camera up just before this observation in the same direction until I remembered the batteries needed charging. CLEAR NIGHT in Michigan.
Location
Address
, MI
Latitude
43° 5' 12.48'' N (43.086801°)
Longitude
82° 34' 39.71'' W (-82.577696°)
Elevation
224.761459m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2014-09-22 21:14 EDT
UT Date & Time
2014-09-23 01:14 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
178.74°
First azimuth
205.24°
First elevation
55°
Last azimuth
172.46°
Last elevation
17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
5°
Remarks
A steady trail with a slight brightening of the meteor before it broke up just before the end. The trail was very evident and you could see particles in it.