| Observer |
|
Name |
Melissa M |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
I am just a casual observer of the night sky, but this was the brightest and longest lasting trail I have witnessed. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Mason, MI |
|
Latitude |
42° 34' 59.25'' N (42.583124°)
|
|
Longitude |
84° 29' 10.67'' W (-84.486296°)
|
|
Elevation |
272.544861m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2022-07-22 22:30 EDT
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2022-07-23 02:30 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈20s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
242° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
330° |
|
First azimuth |
350° |
|
First elevation |
55° |
|
Last azimuth |
325° |
|
Last elevation |
27° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-9 |
|
Color |
Light Yellow |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
8s |
|
Length |
12° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing train that seemed to follow the meteor at a consistent length as it traveled. Much like a glowing javelin falling at an angle. |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
The train seemed to be composed of sparkels |
