Reports Report 3737acm (Event 3737-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 3737-2016
Observer
NameSheryl G
Experience Level1/5
RemarksThis was the largest meteor I've ever seen. It seemed very close.
Location
AddressWilliamston, MI
Latitude42° 38' 22.74'' N (42.64°)
Longitude 84° 22' 12.46'' W (-84.37°)
Elevation279.5m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-10-04 22:36 EDT
UT Date & Time2016-10-05 02:36 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle47°
Moving
Facing azimuth48.13°
First azimuth105°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth102.23°
Last elevation20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorOrange red yellow tail
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length
RemarksIt appeared, disappeared for a split second and then reappeared, it looked jagged
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt got bigger and then striated with the original
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-