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Observer
Name
Chris A
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving westbound on I-90 with my wife. It happened so quickly that it was nearly gone as soon as I saw it. I pointed it out to her but she didn't see it in time. Very bright, very distinct tail which disappeared quickly.
Location
Address
Newton, MA
Latitude
42° 20' 57.51'' N (42.349307°)
Longitude
71° 13' 7.42'' W (-71.218729°)
Elevation
15.135m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-04-14 22:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-04-15 02:15 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
110°
Moving
Facing azimuth
284.62°
First azimuth
285°
First elevation
-
Last azimuth
285°
Last elevation
35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
