Reports Report 5311i (Event 5311-2016)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5311-2016
Observer
NameDiane L
Experience Level2/5
RemarksI 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
AddressAda, MI
Latitude42° 54' 35.7'' N (42.91°)
Longitude 85° 27' 15.12'' W (-85.45°)
Elevation249.64m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2016-12-26 20:50 EST
UT Date & Time2016-12-27 01:50 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle143°
Moving
Facing azimuth179.02°
First azimuth166.51°
First elevation29°
Last azimuth181.03°
Last elevation21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-19
ColorYellow, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-