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Observer
Name
Angela S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
It looked like a larger firework that never exploded. I remember researching fireballs a few years ago and quickly discovered that was likely what I had seen. It was quick. I was driving, but could see if south of where a was driving.
Location
Address
Grandville, MI
Latitude
42° 51' 37.85'' N (42.860515°)
Longitude
85° 44' 35.83'' W (-85.743286°)
Elevation
215.444m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-12-26 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2016-12-26 23:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
127°
Moving
Facing azimuth
184.07°
First azimuth
183.47°
First elevation
49°
Last azimuth
226.38°
Last elevation
12°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Blue, Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-