Reports Report 5793a (Event 5793-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5793-2023
Observer
NameGregory R
Experience Level2/5
RemarksDriving south on I-75 heading through Monroe, Michigan. My wife looks up to the southwest and said 'that looks like Venus.' It glowed very bright white for a couple seconds, then trailed very briefly and disappeared. Roughly around 6:30pm and bright sunlight.
Location
AddressMonroe Charter Township, MI
Latitude41° 53' 14.44'' N (41.89°)
Longitude 83° 22' 30.63'' W (-83.38°)
Elevation186.72m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-09-30 18:30 EDT
UT Date & Time2023-09-30 22:30 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle20°
Moving
Facing azimuth265.3°
First azimuth257.02°
First elevation71°
Last azimuth254.02°
Last elevation73°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-11
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length8°
RemarksIt was daylight. The trail was briefly visible and lasted a couple of seconds.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksGlowed very bright for a brief second.
Fragmentation
ObservationNo
Remarks-