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Observer
Name
Susan W
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
Very large and very bright star that appeared in the still twilit sky. Seemed extremely close and very low on the horizon. It actually seemed to blaze right down into the trees on the horizon.
Location
Address
Medway, MA
Latitude
42° 12' 41.41'' N (42.211503°)
Longitude
71° 21' 24.16'' W (-71.356711°)
Elevation
-
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2012-09-27 19:25 EDT
UT Date & Time
2012-09-27 23:25 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
135°
Moving
Facing azimuth
-1°
First azimuth
315°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
-1°
Last elevation
-1°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
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
-