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Observer
Name
Ruel L
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
-
Location
Address
Lexington, MA
Latitude
42° 25' 39.09'' N (42.427526°)
Longitude
71° 15' 40.39'' W (-71.26122°)
Elevation
55.775m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-18 14:59 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-18 18:59 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
100°
Moving
Facing azimuth
150.39°
First azimuth
125.29°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
156.13°
Last elevation
18°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-22
Color
-
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
20°
Remarks
It looked shimmering and shinny
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
The trail ended in a sharp flash of light, It looked like there were small fragments illuminated in the explosion. It almost looked like it was glowing in the sun (from the west).
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
-
