Reports Report 2001s (Event 2001-2013)

Observer
Name Jeff M
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks I was driving when I saw this. I first thought it was a firework but I saw on the news of some sightings.
Location
Address Norwood, MA
Latitude 42° 10' 4.21'' N (42.167837°)
Longitude 71° 10' 24.37'' W (-71.173435°)
Elevation 14.170698m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2013-09-17 21:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2013-09-18 01:45 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 135°
Moving
Facing azimuth 37.68°
First azimuth 72.78°
First elevation 30°
Last azimuth 90.29°
Last elevation 14°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Blue, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 10°
Remarks Glowing train
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks -