This was the brightest and longest lasting meteor/fireball I have ever seen. It moved so slow i was able to get my wifes attention to look up and watch it. Not the typical fast moving now its here now its not shooting star.
Location
Address
Salem, CT
Latitude
41° 27' 17.47'' N (41.454854°)
Longitude
72° 15' 54.73'' W (-72.265202°)
Elevation
120.603668m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2023-01-09 17:05 EST
UT Date & Time
2023-01-09 22:05 UT
Duration
≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From down to up
Descent Angle
-
Moving
Facing azimuth
110.72°
First azimuth
2.42°
First elevation
90°
Last azimuth
105.54°
Last elevation
-
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-12
Color
Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
GLOWING TRAIN, LIKE A TAIL THAT DISSIPATED AS THE FIREBALL WENT TOWARDS THE HORIZON
