a bright MOON ( 80% illuminated ) in front of me, and many CITY lights ( I was on a major highway with lots of traffic - headlights ) were no match for the brightness of this one !
Location
Address
Billerica, MA
Latitude
42° 35' 2.89'' N (42.584136°)
Longitude
71° 18' 34.95'' W (-71.309709°)
Elevation
46.113922m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2022-11-03 21:13 EDT
UT Date & Time
2022-11-04 01:13 UT
Duration
≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up left to down right
Descent Angle
118°
Moving
Facing azimuth
202.6°
First azimuth
224.87°
First elevation
20°
Last azimuth
234.37°
Last elevation
15°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-13
Color
Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
4s
Length
11°
Remarks
like an orange colored sparkler
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Yes
Remarks
It appeared to be breaking up ( leaving a trail behind it ) but there were gaps in the trail
