| Observer |
|
Name |
Kevin D |
|
Experience Level |
2/5
|
|
Remarks |
Definitely the longest duration fireball I’ve seen. |
| Location |
|
Address |
Windsor Locks, CT |
|
Latitude |
41° 55' 1.96'' N (41.91721°)
|
|
Longitude |
72° 39' 33.87'' W (-72.659407°)
|
|
Elevation |
48.780682m |
| Time and Duration |
|
Local Date & Time |
2020-12-29 04:25 EST
|
|
UT Date & Time |
2020-12-29 09:25 UT
|
|
Duration |
≈3.5s
|
| Direction |
|
Moving direction |
From up right to down left |
|
Descent Angle |
263° |
| Moving |
|
Facing azimuth |
158.79° |
|
First azimuth |
219.97° |
|
First elevation |
81° |
|
Last azimuth |
137.59° |
|
Last elevation |
47° |
| Brightness and color |
|
Stellar Magnitude |
-13 |
|
Color |
Yellow, orange |
| Concurrent Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Delayed Sound |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Persistent train |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Duration |
2s |
|
Length |
5° |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Terminal flash |
|
Observation |
No |
|
Remarks |
- |
| Fragmentation |
|
Observation |
Yes |
|
Remarks |
There was clear trail of “sparks” in the tail. |
