Reports Report 6437i (Event 6437-2025)

Observer
Name Paul R
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The angle might be kind of off cause I was driving in motion when I saw the object but I tried to estimate as close as I could. I definitely saw a flash of red though.
Location
Address Methuen, MA
Latitude 42° 43' 39.8'' N (42.727722°)
Longitude 71° 12' 20.87'' W (-71.205798°)
Elevation 39.783344m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-10-02 22:45 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-10-03 02:45 UT
Duration <1s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 186°
Moving
Facing azimuth 204.63°
First azimuth 209.79°
First elevation 35°
Last azimuth 211.51°
Last elevation 29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Yellow, Red, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks I saw the object turn, for a split second red, before disappearing into the night sky.
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -