Reports Report 1603k (Event 1603-2012)

Observer
Name Dan
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was extremely visible to the naked eye. Was much larger and brighter than the space shuttle that we recently saw.
Location
Address Portsmouth, NH
Latitude 43° 2' 13.34'' N (43.037038°)
Longitude 70° 48' 3.26'' W (-70.800905°)
Elevation -
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2012-10-23 19:33 EDT
UT Date & Time 2012-10-23 23:33 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down to up
Descent Angle -
Moving
Facing azimuth 260.68256°
First azimuth 251.34317°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 65.10625°
Last elevation 90°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color White then turned to red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks One solid white to orangish red object breaking up with fragments being left behind
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -