Reports Report 5251o (Event 5251-2025)

Observer
Name Jillian K
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Westford, MA
Latitude 42° 34' 17.98'' N (42.571662°)
Longitude 71° 27' 11.04'' W (-71.453068°)
Elevation 102.195549m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-23 20:40 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-24 00:40 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From down left to up right
Descent Angle 35°
Moving
Facing azimuth 80.96°
First azimuth 74.71°
First elevation 25°
Last azimuth 75.82°
Last elevation 31°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color Orange, Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Yes
Duration 1s
Length 15°
Remarks It was quick but bright orange/yellow and disappeared in a glittery fashion.
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -