American Meteor Society

Reports Report 7435d (Event 7435-2020)

Observer
Name Marc F
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks it was 100% cloud cover and the sun was about 25 minutes from setting completely. I am making this report because I have seen fireballs at night, but this one seemed extra special to have been visible with all the clouds. It popped through the cover for about 1 inch of my vision/perspective and was very bright and noticeable.
Location
Address Braintree, MA
Latitude 42° 12' 44.76'' N (42.212434°)
Longitude 70° 59' 54.03'' W (-70.998342°)
Elevation 23.393629m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-12-06 16:26 EST
UT Date & Time 2020-12-06 21:26 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 164°
Moving
Facing azimuth 52.57°
First azimuth 46.24°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 53.5°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -27
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 -