Reports Report 1529bo (Event 1529-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1529-2023
Observer
NameGenevieve R
Experience Level3/5
RemarksTwo of us witnessed this fireball; I’ve seen plenty of meteors, but this was both large and very bright!
Location
AddressShrewsbury, MA
Latitude42° 17' 51.46'' N (42.3°)
Longitude 71° 44' 38.62'' W (-71.74°)
Elevation152.52m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-11 20:00 EST
UT Date & Time2023-03-12 01:00 UT
Duration≈7.5s
Direction
Moving directionFrom up right to down left
Descent Angle202°
Moving
Facing azimuth250°
First azimuth250°
First elevation65°
Last azimuth250°
Last elevation45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-16
ColorDark Green, Green, Yellow
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationUnknown
Duration-
Length-
Remarks-
Terminal flash
ObservationYes
RemarksFlashed light green/white/gold at end.
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksGold sparks came off the tail right before it blinked out of sight.