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Observer
Name
Gorden H
Experience Level
1/5
Remarks
I have seen satellites and shooting stars plenty of times. This was the "largest" (obviously relative since I have no clue or judgment of distance) and brightest flying ball of something I've ever seen in my life.
Location
Address
Brookfield, CT
Latitude
41° 29' 0.38'' N (41.483439°)
Longitude
73° 22' 52.35'' W (-73.381208°)
Elevation
101.815659m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time
2025-12-30 21:08 EST
UT Date & Time
2025-12-31 02:08 UT
Duration
≈1.5s
Direction
Moving direction
From up right to down left
Descent Angle
221°
Moving
Facing azimuth
348.43°
First azimuth
358.14°
First elevation
36°
Last azimuth
322.29°
Last elevation
9°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude
-7
Color
Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Delayed Sound
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Persistent train
Observation
Yes
Duration
1s
Length
10°
Remarks
Glowing bright train
Terminal flash
Observation
No
Remarks
-
Fragmentation
Observation
Unknown
Remarks
-
