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Observer
Name
Scott W
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I was facing due east according to my Starlight app and the fire ball appeared directly in front of me. This an absolute observation where as my precise location on the reported street likely has some small errror.
Location
Address
Medfield, MA
Latitude
42° 9' 51.26'' N (42.16424°)
Longitude
71° 17' 47.15'' W (-71.29643°)
Elevation
67.386m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-08-16 04:15 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-08-16 08:15 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
160°
Moving
Facing azimuth
100.78°
First azimuth
77.12°
First elevation
65°
Last azimuth
123.75°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
5°
Remarks
Long tail same color as meteor
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
A few small pieces broke off
