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Observer
Name
Eric E
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Was walking my dog. Saw the bright light followed by the muffled booms several seconds later. I thought it was explosives being used at the near by gravel pit - or really big fireworks. Light was like a flare but much brighter and was gone in a couple seconds.
Location
Address
, MI
Latitude
42° 32' 47.03'' N (42.546396°)
Longitude
83° 40' 27.1'' W (-83.674194°)
Elevation
293.091m
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 down left to up right
Descent Angle
79°
Moving
Facing azimuth
285°
First azimuth
60°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
60°
Last elevation
40°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Blue, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Several muffled booms in the distance
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
