Reports Report 168aki (Event 168-2018)

Observer
Name Julia M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I saw it explode! White light with red - it lit up my backyard.. I was outside at the time in our hot tub. It kind of made me think of what a small aircraft exploding might look like but no dark smoke.
Location
Address Davison, MI
Latitude 42° 59' 51.23'' N (42.997565°)
Longitude 83° 33' 57.33'' W (-83.565926°)
Elevation 241.494m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2018-01-16 20:10 EST
UT Date & Time 2018-01-17 01:10 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 96°
Moving
Facing azimuth 185.18°
First azimuth -
First elevation 17°
Last azimuth 180°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color White & Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Glowing 'tail' then disappeared
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -