| Observer |
|
Name |
Daniel E |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
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|
Remarks |
How was it able to hold a straight line trajectory across the horizon and no impact was ever recorded? |
| Location |
|
Address |
Harrison charter Township, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 35' 37.78'' N (42.593828°)
|
|
Longitude |
82° 48' 21.51'' W (-82.805975°)
|
|
Elevation |
176.171m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2012-08-09 22:00 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2012-08-10 02:00 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From left to right |
|
Descent Angle |
90° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
91.39° |
|
First azimuth |
164.2° |
|
First elevation |
30° |
|
Last azimuth |
2.32° |
|
Last elevation |
30° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Orange, Red |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
60s |
|
Length |
40° |
|
Remarks |
Billowing dark grey smoke trail with a distinct line down the center |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |