Reports Report 9610a (Event 9610-2022)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 9610-2022
Observer
NameDianna C
Experience Level1/5
RemarksI was driving in my car with my daughter. It was coming from the left hand upper corner of my windshield and ended at bottom right. I drive a sedan if that helps. It was just so bright. The colors were amazing! The ball itself was blue/green iridescent with splashes of blue and purple. My daughter even said “It looks like it’s going to hit the ground”. I was a little nervous so I slowed down. Speed limit on that road where we were was only 35. I think I slowed to about 25. Wish I had a dash cam for this. Nonetheless it was a great experience.
Location
AddressNew Baltimore, MI
Latitude42° 40' 24.8'' N (42.67°)
Longitude 82° 45' 1.77'' W (-82.75°)
Elevation178.63m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2022-11-15 22:00 EST
UT Date & Time2022-11-16 03:00 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle125°
Moving
Facing azimuth41.04°
First azimuth20.24°
First elevation
Last azimuth49.73°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-17
ColorPurple, Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration10s
Length50°
RemarksThe train was bright white and closer to the fireball it was omitting orange, yellow, red sparks.
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksComing off of the fire ball was sparks. Just like a sparkler