Reports Report 4546d (Event 4546-2024)

Observer
Name Kellie P
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks It seemed quite large for a shooting star and it seemed like it was actually falling to the ground. It didn't splinter "sparks" until the "end" when it disappeared behind a roofline down the street (south and slightly west). Whether it was or not, the sparks appeared to be pieces of the object breaking off. These pieces were only viewed close behind the object in the tail, not the full tail.
Location
Address Roseville, MI
Latitude 42° 30' 42.77'' N (42.51188°)
Longitude 82° 55' 18.7'' W (-82.921861°)
Elevation 184.87236m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-08-20 22:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-08-21 02:25 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 118°
Moving
Facing azimuth 98.85°
First azimuth 93.93°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 199.56°
Last elevation -
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Appeared to have pieces splintered behind it at the end