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Observer
Name
Richard M
Experience Level
3/5
Remarks
I was indoors, happened to be looking out a window to the west when I saw the fireball. I have long distance views to the west from my house so I have a very good view of the western sky.
Location
Address
Oxford, CT
Latitude
41° 25' 45.98'' N (41.429439°)
Longitude
73° 10' 17.63'' W (-73.171563°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-03-05 19:57 EST
UT Date & Time
2012-03-06 00:57 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
272.6199°
First azimuth
274.34442°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
278.77447°
Last elevation
45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-5
Color
White
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
No
Duration
-1s
Length
-1°
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
No
Remarks
-