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Observer
Name
Julie H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was not completely back to sleep after getting up to use the bathroom when this bright light from my window caused me to open my eyes. I then saw what I thought was a shooting star but it was much bigger and brighter and orange yellow.
Location
Address
Wayland, MI
Latitude
42° 39' 40.87'' N (42.661354°)
Longitude
85° 38' 38.41'' W (-85.644003°)
Elevation
233.638m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-02-06 02:24 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-02-06 07:24 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
112°
Moving
Facing azimuth
50°
First azimuth
40°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
30°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-9
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Bright orange yellow flash
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like pieces falling off the ball
