Reports Report 10173dc (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name Mark K
Experience Level 4/5
Remarks AMS149 Allsky camera. Video is from a secondary camera. This was a very large fireball. Additional video is available.
Photo
Video
Location
Address North Branford, CT
Latitude 41° 24' 55.3'' N (41.41536°)
Longitude 72° 43' 49.87'' W (-72.73052°)
Elevation 195.7836m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-27 17:59 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-27 22:59 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 206°
Moving
Facing azimuth 357°
First azimuth 357.1°
First elevation 22°
Last azimuth 356.4°
Last elevation 17.29°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -18
Color White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Very bright terminal explosion.
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It appears some fragments broke off.