Reports Report 6745a (Event 6745-2024)

Observer
Name James K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I was out for my run; observe much often; have seen constellations regularly and "shooting stars" on occasion; this one did not move; not a satellite; not a plane; looked like a star that flashed and blinked out; then it was gone.
Location
Address West Hartford, CT
Latitude 41° 44' 38.36'' N (41.743989°)
Longitude 72° 43' 23.83'' W (-72.723286°)
Elevation 23.41861m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-11-08 05:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-11-08 10:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 230°
Moving
Facing azimuth 22.09°
First azimuth 24.79°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 22.93°
Last elevation 57°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks star looked normal, did not move, then got very bright, then blinked out - as it it were an explosion
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -