Reports Report 771a (Event 771-2024)

Observer
Name Cynthia R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I thought it was a shooting star but it was extremely bright
Location
Address Burrillville, RI
Latitude 41° 59' 55.64'' N (41.998788°)
Longitude 71° 45' 35.65'' W (-71.759903°)
Elevation 175.223511m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-02-07 20:08 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-02-08 01:08 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 48°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 40°
First elevation 78°
Last azimuth 318.6°
Last elevation 11°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -7
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 2s
Length 15°
Remarks Bright flash with a tail that trailed behind it
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -