Reports Report 294ai (Event 294-2025)

Observer
Name Randy O
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I saw this from truck thru the front windshield just as I got onto I93 from ramp. I was driving approx. NNW at 20 mph and the meteor appeared right in front of me. I do have a Takahashi Mewlon 250 that I use on planets, moon, etc. I just don’t regularly watch meteor showers.
Location
Address Andover, MA
Latitude 42° 41' 38.36'' N (42.69399°)
Longitude 71° 12' 27.63'' W (-71.207676°)
Elevation 21.611441m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-01-15 17:20 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-01-15 22:20 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 208°
Moving
Facing azimuth 340°
First azimuth 343°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 328°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -4
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -