| Observer |
|
Name |
David L |
|
Experience Level |
3/5
|
|
Remarks |
I have seen maybe three or four fireballs in my lifetime but this was by far the brightest I've ever seen. A truly remarkable event! |
| Location |
|
Address |
Hanson, MA |
|
Latitude |
42° 2' 38.06'' N (42.043906°)
|
|
Longitude |
70° 52' 6.45'' W (-70.868458°)
|
|
Elevation |
25.378m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2019-01-16 17:55 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2019-01-16 22:55 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈7.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up left to down right |
|
Descent Angle |
98° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
96.14° |
|
First azimuth |
70.58° |
|
First elevation |
47° |
|
Last azimuth |
119.84° |
|
Last elevation |
36° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-10 |
|
Color |
Blue, White |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
4s |
|
Length |
10° |
|
Remarks |
Glowing bright train |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
