Reports Report 6425nk (Event 6425-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 6425-2020
Observer
NameHowie H
Experience Level3/5
RemarksIt was by far the brightest shooting star I have ever seen.
Location
AddressCharlton, MA
Latitude42° 8' 2.49'' N (42.13°)
Longitude 71° 54' 25.08'' W (-71.91°)
Elevation201.98m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-11-08 19:15 EST
UT Date & Time2020-11-09 00:15 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle50°
Moving
Facing azimuth-
First azimuth245°
First elevation56°
Last azimuth-
Last elevation56°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-14
ColorWhite
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration1s
Length-
RemarksThe train was trailing the bright white front and decreasing in size and brightness as it came to a pointed end. The length was about 5-6 times the size of the bright front. (Sorry if this sounds foolish I watch shooting stars but do not have very much technical knowledge)
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-