This fireball was so bright, I was driving due East, but it caught my side vision and I had to turn and look north and saw one of the brightest fireballs I've ever seen. Almost drove off the road!!
Location
Address
Topsfield, MA
Latitude
42° 39' 36.37'' N (42.660102°)
Longitude
70° 54' 14.89'' W (-70.904135°)
Elevation
11.733m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2017-12-26 17:51 EST
UT Date & Time
2017-12-26 22:51 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
124°
Moving
Facing azimuth
328.61°
First azimuth
312.62°
First elevation
37°
Last azimuth
350.16°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-18
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
-
Remarks
a long glowing white tail with sparks coming off of it.
