Reports Report 10173hk (Event 10173-2025)

Observer
Name Rory G
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks Im not sure about the exact time. It was a fun one to see.
Location
Address Warwick, RI
Latitude 41° 43' 59.58'' N (41.733218°)
Longitude 71° 24' 24.96'' W (-71.406933°)
Elevation 12.998295m
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 right to down left
Descent Angle 184°
Moving
Facing azimuth 353.58°
First azimuth 347.09°
First elevation 55°
Last azimuth 345.12°
Last elevation 21°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -8
Color Light Yellow
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Yes
Remarks Came in as one line, split about halfway through into several smaller pieces and flashes, then it was over!
Fragmentation
Observation Yes
Remarks It was like watching a plant grow, but in reverse. And a lot faster.