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Observer
Name
Michael S
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
I was looking at Orion at the time of the appearance. The fire ball appeared within the frame of the constellation (between the belt and the sword) and plunged down to the horizon. I did not see the termination as it was obstructed by a building.
Location
Address
Providence, RI
Latitude
41° 50' 25.5'' N (41.840417°)
Longitude
71° 27' 1.95'' W (-71.450542°)
Elevation
30.538464m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-11-16 05:03 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-11-16 10:03 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
159°
Moving
Facing azimuth
229.78°
First azimuth
250.95°
First elevation
38°
Last azimuth
266.01°
Last elevation
8°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-8
Color
Light Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-