Reports Report 1208n (Event 1208-2012)

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 -