Reports Report 5755d (Event 5755-2018)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 5755-2018
Observer
NameErin H
Experience Level1/5
RemarksWas driving on highway when spotted; definitely knew it wasn't a plane due to its size, brightness, and sudden appearance
Location
AddressNewbury, MA
Latitude42° 45' 35.04'' N (42.76°)
Longitude 70° 56' 24.28'' W (-70.94°)
Elevation19.25m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2018-12-22 17:20 EST
UT Date & Time2018-12-22 22:20 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom down left to up right
Descent Angle
Moving
Facing azimuth208.84°
First azimuth203.27°
First elevation46°
Last azimuth204.84°
Last elevation37°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorPurple, Dark Blue, Orange, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationNo
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-