Reports Report 2306cl (Event 2306-2014)

Observer
Name Tim F
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks It started somewhat dim and became very bright and defined. Similar to a large mortar firework trail.
Location
Address paw paw, MI
Latitude 42° 13' 4.14'' N (42.217817°)
Longitude 85° 53' 28.05'' W (-85.891125°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2014-09-23 22:10 EDT
UT Date & Time 2014-09-24 02:10 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From left to right
Descent Angle 90°
Moving
Facing azimuth 90°
First azimuth 180°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 45°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color white, yellow, orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Smoke and glowing somewhat
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Somewhat of a small flash then it was gone.
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -