I’ve seen meteor showers and this seemed brighter and more intense. I’ve never witnessed an explosion or fragmentation in my observations. This also seemed closer. It was very interesting and exciting to see a fireball like this. Or whatever it was.
Location
Address
Evart, MI
Latitude
44° 0' 27.57'' N (44.01°)
Longitude
85° 18' 25.47'' W (-85.31°)
Elevation
407.37m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-10-20 00:46 EDT
UT Date & Time
2021-10-20 04:46 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
107°
Moving
Facing azimuth
297.32°
First azimuth
286.43°
First elevation
27°
Last azimuth
350.02°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
30°
Remarks
Glowing train that thinned out as it faded.
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Looked like a an explosion and then a flash after the explosion and then it disappeared.
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
the glow seemed to separate and get further apart as it faded.
