Reports Report 583en (Event 583-2016)

Observer
Name Katie B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks My husband and I both woke up bc we heard a noise due to the cold weather and a moment later we observed the fireball. It was amazing to see.
Location
Address Bolton, MA
Latitude 42° 27' 35.02'' N (42.459727°)
Longitude 71° 38' 6.46'' W (-71.635129°)
Elevation 108.928m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2016-02-14 04:40 EST
UT Date & Time 2016-02-14 09:40 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 262°
Moving
Facing azimuth 230°
First azimuth 270°
First elevation 50°
Last azimuth 230°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -22
Color Blue, Dark Green, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A giant flash of light came after it faded out. The light was so bright it lit up our bedroom
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -