Reports Report 10173dj (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name Sarah D
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks The fireball seemed to quiver/shake as it fell, leaving a trail of sparks, before disappearing (burning out)
Location
Address Grafton, MA
Latitude 42° 14' 0.88'' N (42.233579°)
Longitude 71° 41' 56.88'' W (-71.699132°)
Elevation 98.207176m
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 left to down right
Descent Angle 179°
Moving
Facing azimuth 350°
First azimuth 345°
First elevation 75°
Last azimuth 345°
Last elevation 26°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -17
Color Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks Sparkles coming off the tail