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Observer
Name
Kathy B
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have seen a few at night but they were much higher in the sky, was surprised to see one during the day and so low and so bright on a bright sunny day. At first I wasn’t sure what it was. Very cool tho.
Location
Address
Newton, MA
Latitude
42° 18' 47.35'' N (42.313154°)
Longitude
71° 13' 28.91'' W (-71.224696°)
Elevation
32.801m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-10-18 15:00 EDT
UT Date & Time
2017-10-18 19:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
97°
Moving
Facing azimuth
178.84°
First azimuth
169.54°
First elevation
24°
Last azimuth
193.26°
Last elevation
23°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-20
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
3s
Length
8°
Remarks
White, glowing
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to flash or grow larger then fade off
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
