Reports Report 10517a (Event 10517-2022)

Observer
Name Jessica M
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I wanted to share an amazing experience my son and I had a few years ago that still brings a smile to my face. One evening, we were outside at 42 Grove Street in Farmington, NH, when we suddenly spotted a fireball streaking across the sky. It felt surreal! I remember yelling, “Holy crap!” and my son shouted, “Wow!” We were so caught up in the moment that we didn’t realize how loud we were until we noticed people walking by who stopped in their tracks, probably wondering if something was wrong. The fireball was truly breathtaking—an orange orb with a long, fiery tail, just like the ones you see in drawings. It felt like we were witnessing something special, something you only see once in a lifetime. I wish I could have captured it on camera to share, but even without proof, I know what we saw was real and unforgettable. I’ve wanted to tell someone about this experience for a long time, and I’m so glad I found your organization. Thank you for providing a platform for people to share their stories!
Location
Address Farmington, NH
Latitude 43° 23' 21.86'' N (43.389405°)
Longitude 71° 4' 6.42'' W (-71.068449°)
Elevation 92.102783m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2022-05-01 21:30 EST
UT Date & Time 2022-05-02 01:30 UT
Duration ?
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 246°
Moving
Facing azimuth 62.34°
First azimuth 56.76°
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth 46.44°
Last elevation 43°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
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Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
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Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
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Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
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