Reports Report 10173ge (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name Kristopher A
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks I was amazed at how visible the meteor was given the brightness of the environment. I have viewed many meteor events from golf courses and farm fields in total darkness but this was the most impressive example I have ever seen.
Location
Address Gardner, MA
Latitude 42° 35' 7.64'' N (42.585455°)
Longitude 71° 59' 9.97'' W (-71.986104°)
Elevation 358.259308m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-27 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-27 23:00 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 134°
Moving
Facing azimuth -
First azimuth 9.44°
First elevation 60°
Last azimuth 25°
Last elevation 38°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -13
Color Light Green, Orange, 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 Unknown
Remarks -