Multiple all-sky cameras picked up the cloud flash, some picked up the first small bit of luminous flight, but the event was too far north for an unobstructed view. The submitted photo/video was the only direct view.
Photo
Location
Address
Watertown, CT
Latitude
41° 35' 7.27'' N (41.585352°)
Longitude
73° 8' 10.02'' W (-73.136116°)
Elevation
221.899323m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2021-12-15 03:00 EST
UT Date & Time
2021-12-15 08:00 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
175°
Moving
Facing azimuth
350°
First azimuth
345°
First elevation
40°
Last azimuth
350°
Last elevation
10°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-10
Color
Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Unknown
Duration
-
Length
-
Remarks
-
Terminal flash
Observation
Yes
Remarks
Flash lit up surrounding clouds, could not see if it fragmented through trees.
