I have never seen anything like this. It was dull and I didn't know what it was. Made me think of something large reentering the atmosphere with a cone/boomerang of orange behind it. It persisted for so long I had time to get my phone out and try a video and photo. So exhilarating
Photo
Video
Location
Address
Nantucket, MA
Latitude
41° 16' 40.9'' N (41.278029°)
Longitude
70° 10' 54.73'' W (-70.181869°)
Elevation
1.572041m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-07-29 23:46 EDT
UT Date & Time
2025-07-30 03:46 UT
Duration
≈20s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
267°
Moving
Facing azimuth
191.96°
First azimuth
193.36°
First elevation
19°
Last azimuth
165.02°
Last elevation
19°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Orange
Concurrent Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
5s
Length
1°
Remarks
Very short, as if it were coming toward me. Changed from orange to green after it popped
