Reports Report 5308z (Event 5308-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5308-2016
Observer
NameCindy M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksMy husband and I both saw it, at first we thought it was someone setting off fireworks.
Location
AddressHolland, MI
Latitude42° 46' 8.73'' N (42.77°)
Longitude 86° 0' 0.45'' W (-86°)
Elevation190.11m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-26 17:30 EST
UT Date & Time2016-12-26 22:30 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle166°
Moving
Facing azimuth225.35°
First azimuth239.93°
First elevation16°
Last azimuth233.38°
Last elevation11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-5
ColorGreen
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration5s
Length10°
RemarksIt was like a glowing train...thought it was a firework at first.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-