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Observer
Name
Erin S
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was driving on interstate 91 northbound when I saw the fireball. I'm not positive the exact location on the highway so I picked something close to where I was. My younger sister and dad, both in cars behind me also saw the fireball.
Location
Address
Thetford, VT
Latitude
43° 49' 0.12'' N (43.816701°)
Longitude
72° 12' 47.74'' W (-72.213262°)
Elevation
192.832m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-05 23:10 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-06 03:10 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
220°
Moving
Facing azimuth
25.8°
First azimuth
19.84°
First elevation
26°
Last azimuth
31.19°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green, Light Green, Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
20°
Remarks
Glowing orange train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
