Reports Report 10173gp (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name Erik K
Experience Level 2/5
Remarks -
Location
Address Cambridge, MA
Latitude 42° 21' 27.69'' N (42.357692°)
Longitude 71° 6' 54.99'' W (-71.115274°)
Elevation 2.225813m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-12-27 18:00 EST
UT Date & Time 2025-12-27 23:00 UT
Duration ≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 201°
Moving
Facing azimuth 319.28°
First azimuth 324.48°
First elevation 13°
Last azimuth 316.78°
Last elevation
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Orange, Yellow, Light Yellow
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 It looked like a firework with sparks trailing off; golden yellow sparkles at the tail