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Observer
Name
Robert F
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
The meteor came vertically down from the sky and was very bright with a scintillating tail, and lasted about 3 or 4 seconds. I was traveling in the car with the windows closed and couldn't hear if there was any sound. Others in Massachusetts saw this.
Location
Address
Framingham, MA
Latitude
42° 18' 47.65'' N (42.313235°)
Longitude
71° 23' 15.87'' W (-71.387742°)
Elevation
-1m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2013-04-14 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time
2013-04-15 00:40 UT
Duration
?
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
225°
First azimuth
225°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
225°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
white
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-