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Observer
Name
Michael W
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
very quiet and clear evening, we had an unobstructed view and could clearly hear a sound coming from object. We were on a boat on the lake and 4 people observed the fireball.
Location
Address
Atlanta, MI
Latitude
45° 6' 53.91'' N (45.114975°)
Longitude
84° 6' 34.57'' W (-84.109602°)
Elevation
262m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-09-04 19:55 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-09-04 23:55 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
98°
Moving
Facing azimuth
261.8°
First azimuth
232.21°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
316.73°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
buzzing
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
2 booms approx. 1 minute later
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
