Fairly run-of-the-mill fireball. It's difficult to estimate magnitude, but it was clearly visible in a very light polluted area despite on-coming headlights. It was fairly diffused and short-lived.
Location
Address
Brockton, MA
Latitude
42° 6' 39.45'' N (42.110958°)
Longitude
71° 3' 32.91'' W (-71.059141°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2011-03-28 05:45 EDT
UT Date & Time
2011-03-28 09:45 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
225°
Moving
Facing azimuth
349.06631°
First azimuth
355.08349°
First elevation
50°
Last azimuth
343.16859°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
bluish white, tint of gre
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
Observed while in car at highway speeds, thus it was not possible to detect sound.
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
11°
Remarks
Short lived train, difficult observing conditions because I was driving at highway speed.
