Reports Report 2070an (Event 2070-2019)

Observer
Name Amy S
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The meteor came from behind me while I was driving. I saw flashing in the trees that was too high and bright for my headlights. When I looked up, I initially thought a plane was about to crash in front of me. Then I realized it was a meteor. It lasted a long time, and took my breath away. It faded into a trail of sparks as it disappeared. It was amazing to witness and left me with goosebumps...
Location
Address Coopersville, MI
Latitude 43° 4' 37.91'' N (43.077196°)
Longitude 85° 54' 24.51'' W (-85.906809°)
Elevation 207.620361m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-05-11 00:48 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-05-11 04:48 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 243°
Moving
Facing azimuth 202.4°
First azimuth 267.16°
First elevation 79°
Last azimuth 199.27°
Last elevation 22°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Blue, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a trail of Sparks that faded as it disappeared