Reports Report 2891h (Event 2891-2015)

Observer
Name Chip C
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks When I first observed the fireball, I mistook it for a low flying airplane or helicopter.
Location
Address Hooksett, NH
Latitude 43° 1' 33.19'' N (43.025887°)
Longitude 71° 24' 32.84'' W (-71.409121°)
Elevation 133.413406m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2015-11-01 17:05 EST
UT Date & Time 2015-11-01 22:05 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth 338.71°
First azimuth 10°
First elevation 38°
Last azimuth 303.51°
Last elevation 23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -16
Color Dark Green, Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks When I first observed it, it was similar in appearance to the ISS on a low pass It was yellow and spherical. As the fireball proceeded across the sky flames appeared to have been flickering off of it as it descended.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -