The fireball ran parallel to Rte. 91 as I was driving West. It appeared to be low, just above the tree line and angled slightly down. It was grapefruit sized that reduced to softball sized in a second and then disappeared. The fireball changed in color from light yellow to white within 2 seconds
Location
Address
, RI
Latitude
41° 26' 13.16'' N (41.43699°)
Longitude
71° 41' 43.79'' W (-71.695497°)
Elevation
16.942m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2018-02-02 17:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2018-02-02 22:40 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
96°
Moving
Facing azimuth
258.61°
First azimuth
268.16°
First elevation
25°
Last azimuth
270.14°
Last elevation
25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
Light yellow/white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
15°
Remarks
Yellow glowing streak
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Fireball went from yellow to white and then disappeared
