American Meteor Society

Reports Report 3083g (Event 3083-2015)

Observer
Name David S
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Rockford, MI
Latitude 43° 8' 42.23'' N (43.145063°)
Longitude 85° 29' 45.27'' W (-85.495909°)
Elevation 275.886536m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-04 22:25 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-05 03:25 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 170°
Moving
Facing azimuth 1°
First azimuth 359°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 1°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks There was a sizzling sound which occurred as the object was reaching maximum brightness and breaking up
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The object appeared to come apart as it reached the brightest point with some pieces falling further than others. Burning/flashes of individual pieces of the object as it came apart were clearly visible