American Meteor Society

Reports Report 667arb (Event 667-2013)

Observer
Name Alison
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Chicopee, MA
Latitude 42° 10' 29.5'' N (42.174862°)
Longitude 72° 35' 12.45'' W (-72.586791°)
Elevation 65.258553m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-03-22 20:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-03-23 00:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From right to left
Descent Angle 270°
Moving
Facing azimuth -1°
First azimuth -1°
First elevation -1°
Last azimuth -1°
Last elevation -1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -12
Color Light Blue, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -1s
Length -1°
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks The object became brighter, then broke into several bright pieces which fell downward and fizzled out. It reminded me of a firework that didn't go off quite right.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks The object became brighter, then broke into several bright pieces which fell downward and fizzled out. It reminded me of a firework that didn't go off quite right.