Reports Report 7831a (Event 7831-2024)

Observer
Name Jack R
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks It was the most spectacular fireball I have ever seen
Photo
Location
Address Sharon, CT
Latitude 41° 52' 46.97'' N (41.879715°)
Longitude 73° 22' 2.09'' W (-73.367247°)
Elevation 162.569656m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2024-12-13 23:16 EST
UT Date & Time 2024-12-14 04:16 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 236°
Moving
Facing azimuth 85°
First azimuth 85°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 85°
Last elevation 25°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -6
Color Purple, Dark Blue, Blue
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Yes
Remarks A distant faint rumble like really distant thunder
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 3s
Length 15°
Remarks A trail of light that slowly faded away
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks A small flash before dissipating
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks A small pop of orange almost sparks