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Observer
Name
Jesse S
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
This was very bright and looked like a fiery object falling from the sky. It looked amazing. I saw a flash while j was driving and then turned and saw it falling. I had the radio on so if there was a sound I missed it.
Location
Address
Southwick, MA
Latitude
42° 5' 24.85'' N (42.090236°)
Longitude
72° 45' 46.97'' W (-72.763046°)
Elevation
74.545m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:52 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:52 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
7.38°
First azimuth
81.38°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
84.89°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
