Observer |
Name |
Jon G |
Experience Level |
2/5
|
Remarks |
Once in a lifetime experience! |
Location |
Address |
North Smithfield, RI |
Latitude |
42° 0' 10.03'' N (42.002786°)
|
Longitude |
71° 33' 48.32'' W (-71.563421°)
|
Elevation |
76.708m |
Time and Duration |
Local Date & Time |
2017-04-14 22:12 EDT
|
UT Date & Time |
2017-04-15 02:12 UT
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
Direction |
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
Descent Angle |
134° |
Moving |
Facing azimuth |
295.73° |
First azimuth |
229.9° |
First elevation |
80° |
Last azimuth |
323.22° |
Last elevation |
19° |
Brightness and color |
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
Color |
Blue, Green, Orange, Red |
Concurrent Sound |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Delayed Sound |
Observation |
Unknown |
Remarks |
- |
Persistent train |
Observation |
No |
Duration |
- |
Length |
- |
Remarks |
- |
Terminal flash |
Observation |
No |
Remarks |
- |
Fragmentation |
Observation |
Yes |
Remarks |
As it approached horizon tree line the ball erupted into pieces of flaming material with a blue color change prior to eruption. |