Reports Report 7616am (Event 7616-2021)

Observer
Name Amanda C
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving home from work. I originally thought it was a bright plane until it became brighter and began falling downward and leaving a trail before going out.
Location
Address Concord, MA
Latitude 42° 27' 46.19'' N (42.462831°)
Longitude 71° 22' 47.25'' W (-71.379793°)
Elevation 49.09214m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2021-11-12 20:27 EST
UT Date & Time 2021-11-13 01:27 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 183°
Moving
Facing azimuth 289.79°
First azimuth 262.1°
First elevation 63°
Last azimuth 270.42°
Last elevation 15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 5s
Length 40°
Remarks Glowing train that wobbled and lingered. It was white and light blue, like the object itself. The train was visible the entire time, even when the object looked like it was beginning to disintegrate.
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -