Reports Report 6425tt (Event 6425-2020)

Observer
Name Randy B
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Because it appeared directly in front of us as we drove down the road, I will never forget how fast and how big it was! I thought it was a crashing plane at first but soon realized it was moving too fast for that. Then I wondered if it were an errant missile, but again, since it didn't explode on the ground, ruled that one out. I finally concluded that it was a massive shooting star. It wasn't until I found your site that I learned it has a more specific name: fireball.
Location
Address Shelburne, VT
Latitude 44° 25' 1.51'' N (44.417087°)
Longitude 73° 12' 47.29'' W (-73.213136°)
Elevation 60.383331m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2020-11-08 19:22 EST
UT Date & Time 2020-11-09 00:22 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 114°
Moving
Facing azimuth 190°
First azimuth 176.41°
First elevation 32°
Last azimuth 200°
Last elevation 20°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -20
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -