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Observer
Name
Eric A
Experience Level
2/5
Remarks
Almost thought it was a Roman candle or something initially, but it was too high and at a weird angle that no one would have been able to do because we are on the roof deck and there isn’t a building taller than us for at least half a mile all around.
Location
Address
Boston, MA
Latitude
42° 18' 17.67'' N (42.304909°)
Longitude
71° 6' 33.62'' W (-71.10934°)
Elevation
8.912861m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-07-19 21:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-07-20 01:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
132°
Moving
Facing azimuth
294°
First azimuth
296.37°
First elevation
66°
Last azimuth
293.96°
Last elevation
37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-16
Color
Green Flash, Yellow Tail, White Mass
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
2s
Length
-
Remarks
More of a trickle of sparks behind it
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
White flash of light
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-