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Observer
Name
James T
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This sighting was unusual in that the brightness was more or less consistent with a brief end. Lasted a lot longer and was larger than average. Brighter also. As if Venus on a brilliant clear night was moving across the sky.
Location
Address
Deerfield, MA
Latitude
42° 28' 23.52'' N (42.4732°)
Longitude
72° 35' 51.25'' W (-72.59757°)
Elevation
61.122m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-11-03 18:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-11-03 22:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down left to up right
Descent Angle
3°
Moving
Facing azimuth
263.16°
First azimuth
260.7°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
262.79°
Last elevation
30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-6
Color
Light 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
-
