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Observer
Name
Catherine M
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I may not have seen it when it first appeared but the bright light caught my eye. At first I thought it was fireworks. I am nearsighted and was not wearing my glasses so it appeared very large, as large as the full moon (halo effect). It seemed to fall straight down.
Location
Address
Littleton, MA
Latitude
42° 33' 0.72'' N (42.550201°)
Longitude
71° 29' 0.51'' W (-71.483474°)
Elevation
65.935m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:50 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:50 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
15°
First azimuth
15°
First elevation
58°
Last azimuth
15°
Last elevation
24°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
