Observer |
Name |
Gary S |
Experience Level |
4/5
|
Remarks |
The ball first appeared as a orangish ball in the eastern sky moving directly overhead while flashing various colors including red and yellow. |
Location |
Address |
Lambertville, MI |
Latitude |
41° 44' 12.34'' N (41.73676°)
|
Longitude |
83° 36' 57.93'' W (-83.616093°)
|
Elevation |
- |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2012-08-25 22:20 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-08-26 02:20 UT
|
Duration |
≈10s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From down to up |
Descent Angle |
- |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
90.07552° |
First azimuth |
87.6234° |
First elevation |
35° |
Last azimuth |
327.26855° |
Last elevation |
50° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-7 |
Color |
red/orange/yellow |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
-1s |
Length |
-1° |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
The fireball grew brighter and then suddenly faded and disappeared. |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |