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Observer
Name
Doug D
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was with my dog, looking down when I noticed a large flash above my head as if a street lamp had blown. It was bright enough to light up the area around me. I looked up and saw the remnants of the streak going across the sky.
Location
Address
Cumberland, RI
Latitude
41° 57' 53.51'' N (41.964865°)
Longitude
71° 27' 7.01'' W (-71.451948°)
Elevation
91.074959m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-08 19:40 EST
UT Date & Time
2022-11-09 00:40 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From right to left
Descent Angle
270°
Moving
Facing azimuth
60°
First azimuth
130°
First elevation
77°
Last azimuth
330°
Last elevation
73°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-14
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
40°
Remarks
It was a glowing train that disappeared quickly.
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-