This daytime sighting track got very bright then dimmed, possibility due to splitting.
Location
Address
North Kingstown, RI
Latitude
41° 31' 24.99'' N (41.523608°)
Longitude
71° 27' 53.1'' W (-71.464749°)
Elevation
32.455m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-18 15:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-18 19:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
106°
Moving
Facing azimuth
169.29°
First azimuth
160°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
215°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-17
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fireball first appeared left to right, got very bright light blue, then dimmed or split with another less bright streak to finish. Very clear sky — grabbed your attention upon first light and movement.
