Reports Report 1281c (Event 1281-2011)

Observer
Name Margaret
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks It was very large and quite close to land when it first appeared. It was also very round and yellow. It appeared to be only slightly higher than the Space Spiral and the Windseeker at Cedar Point. It appeared to fall either into Lake Erie along the channel or close to Kelley's Island. I couldn't see it once it dropped below Cedar Point's skyline.
Location
Address Sandusky, OH
Latitude 41° 28' 4.59'' N (41.467943°)
Longitude 82° 40' 31.99'' W (-82.675552°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2011-11-04 20:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2011-11-05 00:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction -
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 358.4519°
First azimuth 356.26877°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 352.87527°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -