Reports Report 1382fi (Event 1382-2021)

Observer
Name James H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving north on rt 3 in Massachusetts. The fireball flew upper left to down right. I lost view over the tree line.
Location
Address Lowell, MA
Latitude 42° 34' 15.24'' N (42.5709°)
Longitude 71° 18' 12.3'' W (-71.303417°)
Elevation 57.517864m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-03-07 17:38 EST
UT Date & Time 2021-03-07 22:38 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 119°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 333.34°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 23.12°
Last elevation 39°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks Train of flames followed by smoke
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -