Reports Report 1529bo (Event 1529-2023)

Observer
Name Genevieve R
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Two of us witnessed this fireball; I’ve seen plenty of meteors, but this was both large and very bright!
Location
Address Shrewsbury, MA
Latitude 42° 17' 51.46'' N (42.297628°)
Longitude 71° 44' 38.62'' W (-71.744062°)
Elevation 152.516861m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2023-03-11 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2023-03-12 01:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 202°
Moving
Facing azimuth 250°
First azimuth 250°
First elevation 65°
Last azimuth 250°
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Dark Green, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Flashed light green/white/gold at end.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Gold sparks came off the tail right before it blinked out of sight.