Observer |
Name |
Christine T |
Experience Level |
1/5
|
Remarks |
I first saw it in the corner of my eye, but it was so bright I looked up, and I'm certainly glad that I did! |
Location |
Address |
Grand Rapids, MI |
Latitude |
42° 54' 58.79'' N (42.91633°)
|
Longitude |
85° 36' 12.66'' W (-85.603517°)
|
Elevation |
236.46m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2016-02-01 19:26 EST
|
UT Date & Time |
2016-02-02 00:26 UT
|
Duration |
≈1.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
Descent Angle |
244° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
267.03° |
First azimuth |
310.27° |
First elevation |
63° |
Last azimuth |
250.48° |
Last elevation |
59° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-23 |
Color |
Yellow, White |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
Yes |
Duration |
- |
Length |
5° |
Remarks |
it looked like there were smaller parts that broke off of it and they were also glowing and falling. |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
I guess it was fragmentation and not a train, I saw several smaller pieces seem to break off of the meteor and glow. |