Reports Report 7267ca (Event 7267-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 7267-2020
Observer
NameAlan R
Experience Level4/5
RemarksSecond one of this magnitude that I have seen in my lifetime. It was a perfectly BRIGHT sunny day without a cloud in the sky and the fireball was 100% clear and bright.
Location
AddressClinton Township, MI
Latitude42° 34' 9.19'' N (42.57°)
Longitude 82° 54' 33.81'' W (-82.91°)
Elevation187.48m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-02 12:05 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-02 17:05 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle110°
Moving
Facing azimuth82°
First azimuth75°
First elevation
Last azimuth82°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-24
ColorOrange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt had a white smoky tail and was just like you imagine a burning fireball in color....orange and bright....then after a very short distance it exploded even brighter and vanished.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksAt the very end of the event the fireball grew in size and expanded in a larger circle of particles and brighter light.