Reports Report 781a (Event 781-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 781-2023
Observer
NameKevin K
Experience Level2/5
RemarksThat was the craziest meteor I have ever witnessed!!!
Location
AddressLincoln, RI
Latitude41° 53' 30.01'' N (41.89°)
Longitude 71° 25' 12.4'' W (-71.42°)
Elevation68.67m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-02-06 19:40 EST
UT Date & Time2023-02-07 00:40 UT
Duration≈1.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up to down
Descent Angle180°
Moving
Facing azimuth265°
First azimuth90°
First elevation90°
Last azimuth250°
Last elevation75°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-7
ColorLight Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationNo
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksA bright flash of light then a piece broke off as they both faded out
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksA bright flash of light then a piece broke off as they both faded out