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Observer Name Diane L Experience Level 2/5 Remarks I have seen many shooting stars. This was larger and brighter than any planet...large enough to be an airplane exploding in the sky. It burned out before reaching the horizon.
Location Address Ada, MI Latitude 42° 54' 35.7'' N (42.91°) Longitude 85° 27' 15.12'' W (-85.45°) Elevation 249.64m
Time and Duration Local Date & Time 2016-12-26 20:50 EST UT Date & Time 2016-12-27 01:50 UT Duration ≈1.5s
Direction Moving direction From up left to down right Descent Angle 143°
Moving Facing azimuth 179.02° First azimuth 166.51° First elevation 29° Last azimuth 181.03° Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color Stellar Magnitude -19 Color Yellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound Observation No Remarks -
Delayed Sound Observation No Remarks -
Persistent train Observation No Duration - Length - Remarks -
Terminal flash Observation Unknown Remarks -
Fragmentation Observation Unknown Remarks -