Reports Report 4231k (Event 4231-2025)

Observer
Name Jenn O
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks This was closer and brighter than any meteor I have witnessed before. It was very close and was observed during twilight.
Location
Address Groton, MA
Latitude 42° 34' 56.34'' N (42.582317°)
Longitude 71° 31' 39.27'' W (-71.527575°)
Elevation 82.705894m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-07-24 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-07-25 00:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 259°
Moving
Facing azimuth 120°
First azimuth 207.02°
First elevation 46°
Last azimuth 72.25°
Last elevation 27°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -28
Color Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 99.99°
Remarks glowing train that faded
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -