Reports Report 3551ef (Event 3551-2024)

Observer
Name Susan R
Experience Level 5/5
Remarks This was incredible. I listened for a boom or noise but did not hear anything. This observation was in a rural setting.
Location
Address Fitzwilliam, NH
Latitude 42° 45' 4'' N (42.75111°)
Longitude 72° 7' 20.91'' W (-72.122476°)
Elevation 333.75351m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-07-19 21:36 EDT
UT Date & Time 2024-07-20 01:36 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 86°
Moving
Facing azimuth 259.47°
First azimuth 258.73°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 271.35°
Last elevation 42°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Streak was orange, flash was greenish (note my glasses separate colors and I caught the flash out of edge of glasses which might have changed the color, flashed first, then turned to see tail/streak) it was by Arcturus in the sky
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks A glowing train that was orange in color. Bright then faded, it was near Arcturus in the night sky.
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I caught a green flash out of the corner of my peripheral vision. I wear thick glasses which sometimes changes/separates colors. I immediately turned toward the flash and saw the glowing orange train.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -