It was striking because it was during the day. A sunny day, slight haze in the sky from hot humid weather.
Location
Address
Old Lyme, CT
Latitude
41° 19' 12.35'' N (41.320097°)
Longitude
72° 18' 33.11'' W (-72.309198°)
Elevation
17.231506m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2024-07-16 11:20 EDT
UT Date & Time
2024-07-16 15:20 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up to down
Descent Angle
180°
Moving
Facing azimuth
270°
First azimuth
270°
First elevation
45°
Last azimuth
270°
Last elevation
50°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-
Color
It was red and yellow bright like fire, there were hints of orange but mostly red and yellow. As if it was electric or made of pure light. It was during the day. Very striking.
