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Observer
Name
Younus K
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was driving on I-89 when I saw the giant fireball near VT-NH border. The fireball appeared to be very close -- so close that I thought it would hit the ground near me.
Location
Address
Hartford, VT
Latitude
43° 38' 5.54'' N (43.634872°)
Longitude
72° 19' 47.42'' W (-72.329839°)
Elevation
109.344m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2016-05-17 00:30 EDT
UT Date & Time
2016-05-17 04:30 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
269°
Moving
Facing azimuth
120°
First azimuth
24.25°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
5.5°
Last elevation
11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-21
Color
Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
30°
Remarks
A glowing line (train) that disappeared quickly
Terminal flash
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-
