Reports Report 6746ee (Event 6746-2021)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6746-2021
Observer
NameBarbara L
Experience Level4/5
RemarksI had never seen anything like this before. I happened to be looking out to observe the position of Jupiter when I noticed the bright light, where there hadn't been a star observed before. As it appeared to be getting closer, I stepped outside and watched as it traveled from the south to the north just above the tree line.
Location
AddressHudsonville, MI
Latitude42° 55' 6.83'' N (42.92°)
Longitude 85° 54' 51.22'' W (-85.91°)
Elevation198.69m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle266°
Moving
Facing azimuth144°
First azimuth144°
First elevation24°
Last azimuth14°
Last elevation16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-15
ColorLight Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksIt got brighter, then seemed to break up when it went in a northern direction
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
Remarksyes - it appeared to break apart as it went out of sight