Reports Report 8176e (Event 8176-2020)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 8176-2020
Observer
NameKevin D
Experience Level2/5
RemarksDefinitely the longest duration fireball I’ve seen.
Location
AddressWindsor Locks, CT
Latitude41° 55' 1.96'' N (41.92°)
Longitude 72° 39' 33.87'' W (-72.66°)
Elevation48.78m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2020-12-29 04:25 EST
UT Date & Time2020-12-29 09:25 UT
Duration≈3.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle263°
Moving
Facing azimuth158.79°
First azimuth219.97°
First elevation81°
Last azimuth137.59°
Last elevation47°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-13
ColorYellow, orange
Concurrent Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration2s
Length5°
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksThere was clear trail of “sparks” in the tail.