Reports Report 4401e (Event 4401-2025)

Observer
Name Brian & Linda K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks Was amazing to witness. I have seen shooting stars but never a fiery ball.
Location
Address Westerly, RI
Latitude 41° 19' 30.83'' N (41.32523°)
Longitude 71° 47' 26.48'' W (-71.790689°)
Elevation 1.182841m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-07-29 21:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-07-30 01:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 100°
Moving
Facing azimuth 209.91°
First azimuth 209.85°
First elevation 43°
Last azimuth 211.55°
Last elevation 36°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -23
Color Blue, Orange, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks seemed like it streaked, flashed, and streaked a little bit
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -