Reports Report 4652j (Event 4652-2025)

Observer
Name Jake L
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was driving down the highway and out the driver side window I saw what I think was a meteor. Super bright like it was on fire leaving a trail you could kind of see until the light faded from the meteor(I think meteor) and it disappeared into the tree line. I was awaiting a huge boom or some sort of explosion as it appeared huge and moving at speeds that seemed unfathomable. From when It came into view it disappeared in about .3 seconds or so. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen in my life, called my fiance right after to make sure they were ok.. was quite scared for a few seconds until I didn’t hear any booms.
Location
Address Norwich, CT
Latitude 41° 34' 31.42'' N (41.575395°)
Longitude 72° 4' 20.92'' W (-72.072477°)
Elevation 92.434891m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-08 23:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-09 03:00 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 199°
Moving
Facing azimuth 233.46°
First azimuth 168.2°
First elevation 67°
Last azimuth 181.91°
Last elevation 17°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -15
Color Orange, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -