Reports Report 9579axh (Event 9579-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9579-2022
Observer
NameDonald M
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI immediately looked at a clock. It was 19:34. My car compass indicated due south. I was on I-96 approaching Gerald R. Ford Airport. At first I thought it was a plane going down, but it got brighter. The fireball turned from white to bright blue then white again. Its duration was one of longest I have ever seen.
Location
AddressGrand Rapids, MI
Latitude42° 56' 28.29'' N (42.94°)
Longitude 85° 34' 2.15'' W (-85.57°)
Elevation234.95m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-12-01 19:34 EST
UT Date & Time2022-12-02 00:34 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle29°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth172.65°
First elevation31°
Last azimuth165.9°
Last elevation13°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorLight Blue
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-