Reports Report 2230n (Event 2230-2015)

Observer
Name Denise L
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The time is approximate (within 30 minutes). The view of Lake Michigan was un-obstructed; no boats or lights in the vicinity; very dark outside and the location is quite remote and sparsely populated.
Location
Address Manistique, MI
Latitude 45° 47' 20.73'' N (45.789091°)
Longitude 86° 21' 35.82'' W (-86.359949°)
Elevation 174.817017m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-09-12 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2015-09-13 01:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 261°
Moving
Facing azimuth 137.04°
First azimuth 137.88°
First elevation 47°
Last azimuth 90.75°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -26
Color Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 20°
Remarks Glowing, flamelike dispersing trail gradually fizzling out.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -