Reports Report 6746cq (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NameMarilyn Y
Experience Level2/5
Remarks-
Location
AddressCanadian Lakes, MI
Latitude43° 35' 38.3'' N (43.59°)
Longitude 85° 18' 36.24'' W (-85.31°)
Elevation309.56m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2021-10-20 00:45 EDT
UT Date & Time2021-10-20 04:45 UT
Duration≈20s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle95°
Moving
Facing azimuth276.04°
First azimuth275.97°
First elevation51°
Last azimuth328.26°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-
ColorBlue, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksObject appeared to be breaking up, leaving a "tail," while the primary, ball-like, white sphere became smaller although it continued to maintain its round shape. As it went out of sight range, it appeared to disintegrate, although a small sphere may have remained but was obscured by trees.