Reports Report 6425n (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameKen B
Experience Level3/5
RemarksThis was the largest and brightest fireball that I've seen to date.
Location
AddressCharlton, MA
Latitude42° 10' 3.13'' N (42.17°)
Longitude 71° 56' 16.23'' W (-71.94°)
Elevation229.17m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:20 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:20 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up left to down right
Descent Angle165°
Moving
Facing azimuth234.7°
First azimuth187.16°
First elevation75°
Last azimuth192.01°
Last elevation35°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-20
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length40°
RemarksGlowing train that faded out.
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksGood sized flash with a split into 2 pieces near the end (1 larger, 1 smaller).
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksGood sized flash with a split into 2 pieces near the end (1 larger, 1 smaller).