Reports Report 1512d (Event 1512-2025)

Observer
Name Rich H
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I saw the fireball emerge into view from the top of the driver's side window of my truck, I could not see it when it was above the roof of the truck near the windshield, I therefore did not see the beginning of the event.
Location
Address Charlotte, MI
Latitude 42° 34' 19.72'' N (42.572145°)
Longitude 84° 51' 20.2'' W (-84.855611°)
Elevation 285.334045m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-03-12 05:25 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-03-12 09:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 249°
Moving
Facing azimuth 179.24°
First azimuth 134.39°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 124.89°
Last elevation 55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -10
Color White
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 It left a trail of "sparks," not sure if this meets definition of fragmentation