Reports Report 10173aj (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name William B
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Quite bright, fluctuated in brightness as if it was breaking up
Location
Address Norwood, MA
Latitude 42° 10' 57.35'' N (42.182598°)
Longitude 71° 13' 8.1'' W (-71.218917°)
Elevation 34.502941m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-27 17:55 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-27 22:55 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 228°
Moving
Facing azimuth 335.12°
First azimuth 341.52°
First elevation 53°
Last azimuth 322.46°
Last elevation 33°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Light Yellow, Red
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Looked like there were trailing pieces separating