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Observer
Name
Bettina A
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
This is the first green fireball I have seen. It was incredible. I did not know this could exist. I opened my eyes because it was so bright. I am amazed it was right in my window. If there were leaves on the trees it would have been blocked. It was slow, floating. Excellent.
Location
Address
Acton, MA
Latitude
42° 27' 39.94'' N (42.461095°)
Longitude
71° 26' 34.92'' W (-71.443034°)
Elevation
56.057144m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2019-04-16 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2019-04-17 03:00 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
240°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-
First azimuth
218.95°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
229.92°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
very short short glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
