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Observer
Name
Chris R
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
Was very overcast in Boston because of rain storms but this one was bright enough to break through a gap in the clouds. Have only seen one fireball of this size prior, about 8 years.
Location
Address
Boston, MA
Latitude
42° 20' 33.98'' N (42.342772°)
Longitude
71° 4' 25.62'' W (-71.073782°)
Elevation
2.454m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-24 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-25 02:30 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
188°
Moving
Facing azimuth
328.33°
First azimuth
328.71°
First elevation
61°
Last azimuth
324.3°
Last elevation
38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-11
Color
Blue, Light Blue, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
