Reports Report 5251d (Event 5251-2025)

Observer
Name Mark D
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Bridgewater, MA
Latitude 41° 59' 32.67'' N (41.992408°)
Longitude 70° 56' 48.54'' W (-70.946818°)
Elevation 19.667027m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-23 20:41 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-24 00:41 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 198°
Moving
Facing azimuth 30°
First azimuth 30°
First elevation 70°
Last azimuth 28°
Last elevation 35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Light Blue, Orange, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Fragmentation in the tail appeared more pronounced and vibrant than a usual meteor, with the main body as a more light blue / white, with the trailing edge and fragmentation went from light blue to orange as it was cast off