Reports Report 10173jc (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name John D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Newtown, CT
Latitude 41° 24' 42.22'' N (41.411727°)
Longitude 73° 34' 22.16'' W (-73.572821°)
Elevation 131.891098m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-27 18:15 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-27 23:15 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 190°
Moving
Facing azimuth 9.23°
First azimuth
First elevation 45°
Last azimuth
Last elevation 45°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -14
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Saw a bright fireball in the sky that fizzled out as it came closer to the earth
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -